“Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Vision”
Location: Ikeja and Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Glaucoma, known as the “silent thief of sight,” is a leading cause of irreversible blindness. While anyone can develop glaucoma, certain groups face higher risks due to age, genetics, and lifestyle. Understanding these risks can help protect your vision.
1. Age Matters:
Glaucoma risk increases significantly after 40 and doubles after 60. Aging reduces the eye’s fluid drainage efficiency, raising intraocular pressure (IOP).
2. Family History Counts:
If a parent or sibling has glaucoma, your risk is 4 to 9 times higher. Inform your doctor for early monitoring.
3. Ethnicity:
People of African or Afro-Caribbean descent are at higher risk for early, severe glaucoma. Asian individuals are prone to angle-closure glaucoma, while Hispanics face increasing risk after age 60.
4. Health Conditions:
Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and severe myopia disrupt optic nerve blood flow, raising IOP.
5. Lifestyle Factors:
Smoking, poor diets, sedentary habits, and excessive screen time exacerbate risk.
Protect Yourself:
- Get Exams: High-risk individuals need eye exams every 1-2 years.
- Healthy Choices: Quit smoking, eat nutrient-rich foods, and exercise regularly.
- Manage Screens: Follow the 20-20-20 Rule—look 20 feet away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds.
At Enny Eye Care, we provide expert glaucoma screenings and tailored care. Protect your vision today!
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