Getting enough sleep is important to maintain overall good health. The relationship between sleep and glaucoma is important to understand. The night time changes in eye pressure and blood pressure can impact glaucoma progression.
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Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the treatment for angle-closure disease. During the procedure, your eye doctor will use a laser to create a tiny hole in the coloured part of your eye, the iris. This little hole provides an alternate drainage pathway for the fluid inside the eye. Remember, this impaired fluid drainage can lead to an increase in eye pressure, leading to glaucoma.
Glaucoma and ocular blood flow
The relationship between glaucoma and ocular blood flow has been studied because of its association with diabetes, high BP, sleep apnea and migraine.
Rhopressa
Rhopressa is the commercial name of netarsudil ophthalmic solution. This drug is a 0.02% formulation, and is one of the newest drugs for glaucoma.
Indications for Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma can be treated using medication, lasers and incisional surgery. This article discusses the indications for glaucoma surgery.