Glaucoma refers to a type of eye disease where there is intermittent or sustained increase in intraocular pressure. Prolonged high eye pressure can cause damage to the various tissues of the eye and visual function. If not treated promptly, it can lead to complete loss of vision and blindness.
Symptoms of Glaucoma:
1. Elevated eye pressure
In normal individuals, when the eye is touched with a finger, there is a noticeable elasticity. However, in patients with glaucoma, the eye feels hard, like an over-inflated ball.
2. Decreased vision
In the early stages of the disease, patients often experience decreased vision and blurred vision at night, which disappears in the morning.
3. Headaches and eye pain
Most patients experience migraines and aching eyes, which is caused by the stimulation of the trigeminal nerve endings due to increased eye pressure.
4. Nausea and vomiting
Patients may experience severe nausea and vomiting as a result of increased eye pressure stimulating the vagus nerve and vomiting centers in the brain.
5. Halos around lights
When looking at lights, patients may see an outer ring of orange-red, an inner ring of purple-blue, and a green ring in between.
Prevention and Care:
1. Cupping and massage can be used as treatment, but the techniques should be moderate and not too gentle. When performing pressure-reducing acupressure, it is important to apply pressure from top to bottom and not the other way around. During massage treatment, care should be taken to avoid damaging the skin around the ears.
2. Maintain a positive and cheerful mood, as it helps prevent the worsening of the condition and avoid acute glaucoma attacks.
3. Avoid using the eyes in dimly lit areas, such as watching movies or TV. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and limit alcohol consumption.
