GLAUCOMA

Persons having the following risk factors should also have a regular checkup for Glaucoma:
1. Family history of Glaucoma
2. Those 40 years and above of age
3. Those having Diabetes
4. Patients on long term Steroids
5. Any physical injury to the Eye


Most of the patients can be managed by medications only. Uncontrolled cases may have to undergo Laser or Surgical treatment