08/03/2022
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GLAUCOMA?
Most cases of glaucoma have NO SYMPTOMS or very subtle symptoms, especially in the early stages. Vision loss in glaucoma starts at the edges of the visual field and occurs gradually, hence many of those living with glaucoma do not realize that there is a problem until they have lost a large area of their vision.
A small percentage of people with glaucoma may have episodes of:
blurring of vision;
✅ eye pain;
✅ eye redness;
✅ headache;
✅ nausea and vomiting;
✅ and seeing rainbows around lights.
Talk to your ophthalmologist for more information on the symptoms of glaucoma.
A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of the different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.
