What is Glaucoma - What Causes Glaucoma (Simple Answer)
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- In this video, I explain glaucoma and what causes the eye disease. Additionally, I go over the basics of glaucoma symptoms and treatments. See the full Glaucoma playlist: bit.ly/Ultimate...
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About This Video:
In this video Joseph J. Allen, O.D., F.A.A.O., explains glaucoma and what causes glaucoma. If you have ever been diagnosed with open angle glaucoma and wanted to know what causes glaucoma, then check out this video. This video reviews the basics of primary open angle glaucoma and high eye pressure. I also review glaucoma symptoms such as visual field loss and glaucoma treatments. However, as mentioned in the video, not all types of glaucoma have problems with eye pressure and we call that normal tension glaucoma. I also go over who is at risk for glaucoma, but it's important to note that anyone can get this eye disease, even children. Children can even be born with glaucoma and we call that congenital glaucoma. I then review how you can prevent glaucoma by visiting your eye doctor regularly, as this eye disease can often be caught early and treated to delay vision loss.
💥Eye Health QOTD: ✔ Have you ever been diagnosed with glaucoma? How long have you had it? Did you find this video helpful?
I would like to know the long term side effect of straight bleach in my eyes one eye was washed our at the hospital and it had severe burns to the whole front of my eye blurred vision aswell the other eye i didn't know it had a little bleach and see it didn't get washed out and now i see a little tiny dot in the front of my pupil and see blurry vision on the edges of what ever i am looking at in both eyes also it happend on the 26 th of december i attended the hospital in the ambulance and had to go back every few days to see a dr not a eye dr . My vision went blurry as soon as the bleach hit my eye . Thanks From Natalie in Australia
Hey Natalie, Really sorry to hear about what happened. It is best for you to continue following your doctors treatment plan and continue with your regularly scheduled visits. And if you have another emergency, seek emergency services.
In general, any toxic or chemical damage to the eye can result in corneal scarring and even death of the corneal limbal stem cells (which are needed for the cornea to grow and stay healthy). But with acute and proper treatment, hopefully corneal scarring and permanent damage can be minimized.
I hope everything turns out alright for you.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for your answer im just a bit scared of having vision problems in the future and im going overseas to America soon and dont want to have any eye issues when im away and can't find much about long term side effects or much about bleach that doesn't get rinsed out as it was not picked up to 2 days after the bad eye was rinsed out sorry to bother you again Natalie
Doctor Eye Health I’m 15 and was diagnosed at aged 7. A lot of the time I lose my vision for periods of time and I was just wondering what you would suggest
Totally, especially the part about cuppong
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 to everyone that’s experiencing this!!! Prayers to you all!!
I’m currently 22 and have periodically fought off depression throughout my life due to being born with glaucoma. I’ve already lost vision in one eye due to calcium build up (happened around the age of 9) but thankfully my left eye seems to be regulated. Just wanted to thank you for the video. Brought my draining mood way up my man. Keep informing the people. And for everyone else please check up regularly! This isn’t a condition to play around with.
I'm going to be tested for glaucoma soon. I don't think I'm capable of dealing with it. I genuinely just don't want to losey eye sight.
Any natural treatments?
@@joshgtm3266 keep your head up man, just focus on maintaining whatever level you start at after your diagnosis. Consistency with your drops will spare you the loss of vision
@@honeybell it’s as simple as concocting a home remedy to stabilize, I’d strongly urge you to diligently follow your specialist’s instructions
Sorry and hope you actively seek healing, alternatives, info and ways.There are videos on healing it. And Nutrition therapists, TCM Dr, Corrective Dr chiropractor or a Naturopath..Dr W Bates natural method, if you are willing to do the work practice 20 mins. every day f 3 months.
I am 72 and was recently diagnosed with glaucoma. You explained it much more clearly than my doctor. Thanks for this !!!
This video was extremely helpful in explaining glaucoma. For me it's genetic and out of everyone in my family who got it mine is the worst. I didn't know that you could get it as a child. I wish I had of known this. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 30. That was 33 years ago. I have extreme advanced glaucoma. Years of lasers, eye drops and implants to get the pressures down has only slowed down my vision loss. The doctor said I probably have a couple of years left of vision. GET YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES EYES CHECKED ON A REGULAR.
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
@@williamkinglopez What's a viber number?
Take omega 3 n stop caffeine. Keep b\p low.
@@Karma1062 can you explain me what kind of pain u r experiencing......I have very low mild pain in my right eye....i have migraine i don't know the pain is because of migraine or glaucoma 😢
Thank you for your straight-forward, calming explanation! My eye doctor has been 'watching me' for the possible development of Glaucoma for 3 or more years now--I see her every 6 months. She noticed 'something' a number of years ago, and yesterday, she put me on eye drops. I am in the early stages, and I am thankful for her, and all of the doctors out there (you included) that are diligent with patient care.
Whats you eye pressure
Can I have his WhatsApp number?
Thank you for your positivity! I was a "glaucoma suspect" from the age of 14 to 19.Then i was diagnosed with glaucoma. It became one of my main concerns. The things that i read on the internet made me really anxious and feel bad. Now i am 20 and using eye drops. Watching your video made me feel relaxed. Thank you. I hope everything goes well for every glaucoma patient.
It been years since I had a eye exam today I went and im a suspect of glaucoma too😔
Are u fine?
what type of drops are you using and how have they lowered the pressure, from what number to what number? I am putting two different drops and pressure has not lowered but remains 19-20 .
@@claudemontes i am using beta blockers but my pressure did not drop so much. But nerve damage didn't got worse and it stays the same so my doctor told me that i am stable right now.
@@maribellopez1037 sorry to hear that! I hope you will never diagnose with glaucoma, best wishes
I was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 9 and have had it for 15 years. I'm on four eye drops for my eye pressures to keep them down. I'm 24 and so far my pressures have been good and both of my eyes.
I'm happy that you were diagnosed and treated effectively.
You were fortunate to have had good care from your doctor's.
Be well !
@@JT-gq8wv me too. I know glaucoma is the sneak thief of sight and thank God my vision isn't deteriorating because of my eye drops.
Happy to hear things things are doing well for you!
Really happy to hear that!!
@@jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit7033 what tupelo of eye drops you use?
Great video! I was diagnosed with glaucoma 10 years ago, never given the type. My pressures never went above 18 but the optic nerve kept decreasing in function so I was referred to a different doctor who diagnosed normal tension glaucoma and operated recently--cataract surgery and four different glaucoma surgeries, on both eyes, same session, 7 hours. This was an unprecedented operation and was wildly successful; my pressure is down to 11 and 12, my vision is corrected to 20/20 from 20/950 and I no longer need bifocals at all. And done with regular replacement lenses.
This video helps me understand my glaucoma and how to help keep my eyes healthy after this major surgery. I am grateful for the timeliness and precision of Dr. Allen's work, and also for the sweet, lovely feline presence of Zelda.
Thank you for sharing your experience !!
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
@@level2344 Yes. Weakness. Couldn't keep my eyes open after 2-3 hours of reading or other usage, even though not tired. Lots of tearing, especially in even slightly windy conditions. Otherwise, no symptoms.
That's really a miracle, that white-world science could restore your vision to that level. Let's just be honest: No other culture could ever have done it, so it is important to be honest and recognize it as the truth. Can you please give the state or even the university that your surgeon came from, just to recognize their excellence in this field? You apparently got some of the best treatment available in the world on this planet at this time. It would never have happened to you in central Africa or China, so I am very grateful for that.
Hi what kind of hava? Where have you had the surgery? Thanks for your kind response.
I’ve been diagnosed with Glaucoma since the age of 1, I never truly understood it until I was 16 and I still kind of don’t. I’ve always felt insecure about it and tried to live my day to day life as a “normal sighted” person. I’ve had 3 surgeries to help combat it and just recently had my Ahmed valve implant repositioned to help with the pressure again. Come to terms that it’s just a part of who I am and hopefully can begin to understand and embrace this gift I have
How is your sight
@@akhtersakeena3116 pretty stable nowadays, I have a bad cornea in my left eye so I've been put on a waitlist to get a transplant.
I was diagnosed in my mid 30s with glaucoma. Been taking drops ever since. I have had it almost 20 years. My dad just became blind due to the glaucoma. This video has been very helpful. Thanks!
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
How did you type this????
@@joshgtm3266she didn’t lose her vision with glaucoma! 🤷🏾♀️
@@joshgtm3266check out computer assistive voice to text typing as well as different apps that ready the contents of a PC screen or smart device e.i. iphone or tablet.
How are you doing now? Ive been watching my mother fight to keep her vision for over 30 yrs. Now I have it. Both my uncles have it. My mother is at the end of the road for her treatment... What are your thoughts on all these laser treatments?
Thank you very much for this information on Gloucoma, I have just been diagnosed with it on the 16th October. The eye drops prescribed for me are:
1. Xalatan 0.005
2. Timomed 0.5
This guy is really easy on the eyes. Get it?
Thanks😊💯
My eye doctor is a cutie too. I never mind going for my appointments.
I know right. Heck, even the pressure in my eyes could very well ease up and I'd be rid off my glaucoma. Such a dream. And look, he's a cat person....awww!
I….see what you did there 😂
I don't know how I made out your comment. I'm literally at the ophthalmologist right now. And they dilated my eyes, so everything is extremely blurry. I just got diagnosed with glaucoma block Homer and both my eyes. I've so of course, I won't write to RUclips but you're video or I mean your comment. I can't see anything.I just got done crying for a good 45 minutes and I said.Let it out.Maybe it'll wash the stuff out of my eyes know i'm stuck here😂😂😢
Thank you for the clarity of your explanation. It gives me peace of mind, I am 76 years and I’ll take an eye pressure test and cataracts test as my far sight has deteriorated, my near sight is normal. God Bless You Always ❤
Hope all is well! I got diagnosed at age 14 and now I am 25 trying to share my story
Thanks for your explanation cause I have glaucoma and now understand what’s going on behind my eyes.
I just came back from the doctor who says glaucoma is suspected as of yet but while trying to explain about pressures, cupping which trying to put together was hard and totally lost track, after this video my doctor makes sense to me now.Thanks again.Cheers
I went through some dozens of video and articles related to glaucoma to understand it, in the end finally got to this video which explained basically everything for the general idea about this disease which I was learning from all the videos/articles bit by bit, jeez only if i found this video first.Going through the playlist now with sheer determination, bravo sir for this wonderful and easy explanation.
U will like this also :ruclips.net/video/5ZFYBiSjEks/видео.html
I was diagnosed with glaucoma and your video was the first full explanation to fully explain what happens when you have this disease if the eye. Thank you for explaining what happens to the eyes and how important it is to get regular examinations to keep your vision. Love your cute kitten. God bless.
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I was diagnosed January 2019, I am 31 years old and I am grateful to have caught it early
👍 Me too.
Remedy: Get check ur sugar level,cholesterol levels especially LDL, vitamin A, vitamin D level, mercury poisoning which mostly causes through high fish liver oil dosages. Do meditation daily for 30 min atleast to normal ur blood pressure and sugar level , if possible do 10 days vipassana meditation course . Avoid noveg food of all type to reduce high blood pressure n high cholesterol. Avoid sugary foods n beverages. To cure everything have Bottle gourd juice daily(make sure it should not be bitter in taste, throw it away if found bitter ) this will help you to reduce your blood pressure & high cholesterol level naturally & drastically for the day...Have bitter gourd juice twice a week without seeds to reduce ur sugar levels ( girls n pregnant women should avoid it during menstrual periods)! Have two to three garlics with banana as u cant eat it raw as it creates ulcer in stomach if we eat it without banana...30 minwalk in the sunlight before 8:30 am for vitamin D...have carrot juice daily or a raw carrot for vitamin A...read side effects of all tablets before taking it regularly n switch to natural remedies...best of luck friends...👍...
Sherrice mason how did you know that you have glaucoma? What symptoms? ?
@Sarah Sarah How is it now?
@Sarah Sarah wonderful
Yes. I am from India and recently been diagnosed with glaucoma. Your videos are really helpful. Thank you.
You are so welcome! I am so honored to be able to connect with so many people from around the globe! Wish you the best.
Just found out today. Doc said to come back in 6 months, so today I'm doing research.
The lady who did my pressure test said my left i was an 11 and right eye a 10. Now I know what she meant.
61 years old, so I guess I'm due. 😊
Thank you for the info.
Oh, I did just have eye surgery on my right eye 6 months ago. I was bleeding. Today i say great.
You never know about life. ✌️
Thanks for this video. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma. I'm 35 was diagnosed at 33.. more severe in my right eye than left. Had some laser treatment and use drops daily. The eye pressure is normal but vision loss in right eye has been slowly progressive
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
@Sarah Sarah i juss found out today any update?
@@Revamp6 how old are you?
@@mohamedghennai3301 19
@@Revamp6 you have a facebook or instagram?
I had both eyes with cataracts that have now had surgery and see much better now. My eye doctor said I am fine for both Glaucoma and Macular Degen. Thank goodness!! My mother and my sister both had Glaucoma and Mom lost sight in one eye. Thanks for the helpful information.
That's all great news to hear Sandra! Glaucoma runs in my family too.
I’ve had glaucoma for 5 years now and have been taking travoprost for it and have had no problems since
👍Travaprost is a good drop. Ever have any side effects?
My eye doctor recently made me aware that my eye pressure was "right up there" and instructed me to take a drop once per day. I havent made it long enough to have my pressure tested again, but my vision is homding up so far. This video helped me understand what's going on and what to expect.
Thank you SO much for your videos! I am a student nurse; you make understanding the concepts SO much easier. thank youuuuuuu!!!
Happy your enjoying the videos!
I have had glaucoma for about 2 years, and my eye pressures have been going up. I was just diagnosed with pigment dispersion syndrome glaucoma today, and we are exploring the treatments (surgery) for fixing the pressure, and possibly correcting my vision. I am 46 and the doc said I was kind of young to have this type of glaucoma, but that it wasn't unheard of. I am not African American or Hispanic--I am Native American, and diabetic. I go back in 3 weeks for additional testing and a consultation with the specialist. I enjoyed this video, especially the picture of the back of the eye and the optic nerve. I will be watching more of your videos. Thanks for your passion......Winnie Spencer
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma last week. The eye/ headaches were unbearable, thank God I'm feeling way better. Planning to go for more tests on Thursday. 🤞
Eye headaches? I take it your pressure was super high? Angle closure?
@@DoctorEyeHealth well, my doctor said the pressure is 19. So I'm currently on an eyedrop, the headaches and eye pain stopped the moment I started using the drops. I'm suppose to return in 3 months for another eye pressure test and central visual field test. I was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma btw and my vision is normal.
@@UssyMustyYS 19 is not bad from what i see, mines is 23 and only get headaches sometimes.
@@marcelrodriguez2067 I just checked last week and I'm R12 and L14 now.
This sounds bad pain 😓
I’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma but having early treatments. Yes I’m Black, 83 yrs. old and a diabetic.. Will continue treatment and follow your program of information. Thanks go all the information. This is great.🎉🌞😃🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️✝️🎈
This video will help me explain glaucoma to my husband and in-laws. I've had open-angle glaucoma all my life, but have a lot of trouble articulating how it works.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma at 1-month-old. It developed after my IOL was removed due to congenital cataracts. I have been taking multiple eye drops every day and have had 8 eye surgeries including shunts and laser. Though my pressure runs mostly in the normal range, my vision has steadily decreased over the years. I am now 28. I am using assistive technology to type this right now. The doctor estimates I will lose useful sight within 10 years. I appreciate how you noted that glaucoma can appear at any age. Whenever I tell someone I have glaucoma, its always like "Oh my great-aunt has that", and they think it means my vision is a little weak. But growing up with it is a totally different experience. Gradual vision loss has shaped the way I live, think, and plan for the future.
Thank you for easy to understand information. my husband has keratikonus and his mom recently got diagnosed with glaucoma. I learnt some new things from the video for his next eye appointment! I love the cat in the background ❤❤❤
I found your explanation about glaucoma very detailed I have been diagnosed with glaucoma and I now have a better understanding of what it is and how important the treatment is thank you so much
Good info, thanks. Like your kitty, came and sat on the desk behind you 😊
Thank you for that educational video....I am 44 years old...I visited the doctor as I noticed having trouble reading fine print..but the visit also detected that I am suffering from Glaucoma...it seems it's a 70% damage to both eyes...will start treatment soon....I just hope I don't lose my vision..
Any updates on your condition and or treatment?
Thank you for your video! I have learned more in this video than from my last hospital appointment! But next Tuesday I am going for my 1st Glaucoma hospital appointment & will ask the doctors what my eye pressure is!
I was diagnosed yesterday, funny thing is I noticed nothing felt nothing until I started watching your videos lol
Sorry if I made you more self aware. But happy your getting things checked out early
Yes was diagnosed yesterday. Along with stroke in the eye my eye pressure was 44. Love your cat
How is ur vision?
I just recently found out I have glaucoma. Yes, this video was very informative. My doctor immediately started me on drops.
What were your symptoms that prompted you to go in?
How do you feel and see now?
@@RasOrderCmdrJudah actually my primary eye doctor had some concerns after a recent check up. In the back of my mind I thought I did. Family history of glaucoma. I have never been able to see 20/20, light sensitivity, tripping a lot and many other things. Glad I caught it now. Almost 42 years old.
Yes I have glaucoma and didn't know half of what you just explained. I see a doctor twice a year with instruction if I have a problem just call for another appointment. I've subscribed to your channel so I can keep abreast of what new.
That's a great explanation. Zelda needs to be in all of your videos!
Thanks Paul! I will see if I can get Zelda to come out of her trailer.
Thank you for this video
I am 16 years old and i have been recently diagnosed with suspected glaucoma in my right eye, when i went to get checked i have seen that i had a pressure of 30 mm for my left eye and 33 for my right eye.
the doctors didn't really explain how the process worked so i am glad i found your video.
I’ve just found your channel in the last month and you’re very informative. I have acute angle-closure glaucoma. It was diagnosed in my mid40s. My grandfather, father had it (deceased now), and my uncle and my sister all have it. Thanks for your channel and info. 🙏
Hey thanks Janice! Glad you are finding the channel helpful! Angle closure is no joke! Have you had an LPI or anything?
We have same diagnose f glaucoma,just found out 2bweeks ago,,,how are u nw?
@@DoctorEyeHealth hi doc,2 weeks ago ive been diagnosed w angle cosure glaucoma,on 23th of oct is my laser surgery in my right eye,both hve but my left eye have cataract,,and soon after it will undergo surgery,ny question is can i still able to work abroad after the surgery?
@@DoctorEyeHealth yes, I have had the LPI.
@@dianefuentes3783 I’m well after the LPI surgery. Good luck, be well.
THANK YOU I AM A PATIENT AND I DO MEDITATION FOR A LONG TIME ONE EYE HAS SURGERY BUT IT IS WORKING WELL. I AM ALWAYS IN CONTROL THANKS FOR YOU SHARING WONDERFUL SUCCESS
Yup. Went to eye doctor today. He has been watching cupping in both eyes for a few years. He has checked my peripheral vision and it was good until the test today. He found a minor problem in my left eye. Starting on drops tonight. He said the drops can delay serious problems a number of years (hopefully longer than my life span). Thank you for the video!
I know I am 5 years late but this is the video that popped up first. I was just diagnosed with this. I’m honestly confused, I had an eye exam 4 months ago and they did not catch it. What I have been calling ocular migraines since I had the Covid vaccine is actually high pressure in my eye, sadly the ER missed it 2 days ago. I called an ophthalmologist and they had me come right in and was rushed to start laser treatment because I have vision loss. More tomorrow as well. This is very scary. Thank you for the breakdown and schematic of the eye, it helped me understand what I have going on better.
Thank you very much for explaining that, been wondering what this was and how it occurs, I've really been enjoying your insightful videos. Thank you for putting them together for us .
Thank you! Glad to hear your enjoying the channel!
Video was very helpful. Ive been taking drops for high eye pressure for over a year trying to prevent glaucoma. But a few months ago, lost insurance and stopped the drops. Today my doctor said my eye pressure is at 19, but now she said I have glaucoma w/ perm. damage to my optic nerve. My right eye has no side view and seeing yellow hazy foggy vision around the light in my house.
That breaks my heart to hear. What treatment did your doctor recommend? Perhaps SLT laser would be an option?
I have glaucoma. I am 45 and was diagnosed about 2-3 years ago. This video was very helpful! I have vision loss in my left eye by my nose. The drops are helping but the doctor is evaluating me for surgery. My grandmother also had glaucoma and vision loss in the left eye. Zelda is so cute! I also have a cat who loves to seek attention when I am on the computer. 😀🐈
Hey thanks for watching CJ. Glad to hear your doctor is watching you so carefully. Whats your cat's name?
Evaluating you for surgery to restore your vision back to normal?
I have normal pressure glaucoma, i was diagnosed at age 40 i have very little vision loss thanks to my doctors, laser surgery rwice Morning & night eye drops, now only night drops...thank you for video it was very interesting and informative
Zelda is super cute and you’re super personable. Thanks for making this vid. My mom has had glaucoma since she was in her early 30s (genetic) and I wanted to better understand her eye condition. She has consistently sought treatment for her glaucoma and although she has experienced some peripheral vision loss in her left eye, her treatment has been successful overall.
how u treat plz help me i am suffer from this disease in 1 year and i was used more eye drops and tests plz tell how i control my it
Get checked for glaucoma since your mom has it. It can run in families.
Thanks for this doctor, it eased my mind about glaucoma. I am going to be tested for it.
hi i’m jessica. i’m 28. i recently went to the eye doctor for a severe corneal abrasion thanks for the 8 month old.
thanks to my scratch on my eye i was diagnosed with glaucoma. my daughter technically saved my vision in the long run. i’m a breastfeeding mom so i waiting to get my drops cleared. i’m so glad it was discovered early on
How r u feeling now
Yep...was diagnosed with it and had surgery today. Everything looks good so far, my vision is coming back from the surgery, and hopefully everything will be ok.
Early detection is Definitely the key.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma several years ago and have been treating it with latanoprost. It's been effective so far.
Latanoprost is great. very effective. Any problems with side effects?
@@DoctorEyeHealth After about 1 year there was a slight increase in length of my eyelashes. I have blue eyes and there's been no change in pigmentation.
Thats great! My mother loves that her lashes are longer...but I dont think she has seen a color change either.
I take latanaprost
@@jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit7033 me too
❤Thank you for your educational video. I was just told I have the start of Glacoma. You helped me understand this better. I’m not as worried now. Your cat is a nice touch to your video 😹. Very cute!
Zelda helped you pass the board and is the one really seeing your patients
I just got back from the eye doctor, and I was told that my eye pressure is on the border, my father and his mother both have/had glaucoma, so now I have an appointment in three months to do a little more testing
I was diagnosed about a week ago. I got spray paint in my right eye and had to go to to an eye doctor and they found it in my left eye and a little in my right. The doctor said that they caught it super early. I have high blood pressure and heart rate. Hopefully being on blood pressure medication will help.
In our country we have many testimony about glaucoma cured by Eyewear. There are lots of testimony videos from children to adult. I can send it to you. Provide you viber number.
I was just told I have signs I need to see a specialist for glaucoma. Pretty terrified. Off to the specialist soon. Glad it doesn't happen overnight
Your videos are so helpful. Zelda looks like a sweet cat
Hey Thanks Winona! Happy to help. Zelda is majestic and beautiful...and also spoiled rotten. 😁
I am being evaled for glaucoma. routine eye exam and they asked about family history. Due to spotting a change in the optic nerve im going to a specialist.
Im a bit apprehensive about it, but very grateful for quality eye care. As of now I see perfectly fine, no issues besides minor nearsightedness which i only need to drive.
If it is glaucoma or another similar issue it is caught super early and we are ahead of treatment for it before i even noticed loss of vision.
Yes l do have this condition l have two Sergey done already but lm glad is anther control now is good thw you talk about this condition a can help someone thwy don't know about this condition
How's your vision, and are you getting a normal amount of tears?
I'm 15 and I've had glaucoma since i was born in the mornin. I felt this video was very helpfu, thank youl
Yo i was born with glaucoma aswell. Im 17
Hey how does it feel like to have it . More than these symptoms. Personally ? Cud you pls say how/what are your symptoms
@@learnit2759 Alr well personally I don't like it and I'm so insecure about it. My eye actually looked worse when I was little and it has gotten better. I feel some pain in my eye sometimes and it's blackish brown while my normal eye is brown. Do you have it as well?
@@mosescuevas35 no I have a transparent/holographic look like blob/blot in my peripheral vision 24/7 . Idk what is it. Thought it might be glaucoma. So asked how is it to you. Also if I close my one eye. I can see faint black smudgy patches in vision. At night too . Going to eye exam tmrw.
@@learnit2759 oh damn well when I try that with my eye with glaucoma I don't see any black smudges its just really blurry. I have open angled glaucoma I believe.
you have an amazing teaching style , pls make moreee videos !!
I been diagnosed with Glaucoma in January 2017 when I first got diagnosed the pressure in my eyes was up to 30 mmHg but fortunately my eye has improved And my eye pressure has gone down to 19 mmHg
Any update?
My glaucoma is trauma induced. I had multiple surgeries for other eye issues (starting at age 18) and they weakened my optic nerves. Glaucoma is, by far, the worst disease in comparison to other eye issues I've had (i.e. cataracts and retinal detachment & holes. That's because the drops dry out my eyes like the bowels of Mordor and cause corneal erosions with me and they are awful. Literally no treatment for dry eye or erosions have ever worked. I'm dependent on contact lenses all the time now to protect the cornea.
thanks i had first eye examsince i was 19 im 54 now dr said i have a very very large optic nerve but no preassue and above normal pariph vision im now slightly near sighted in low light,he spent 2 hours on a 145$ exam i had 3 battieries of pics and tw preassure
Very helpful, thank you again for your knowledge
I love Zelda
Hey thanks again for watching Joan! We love Zelda to death (my wife and I don't have any kids so she is our little fur baby)
I think l have glaucoma. I get headaches from time to time. 🙏🙏🙏. Pray that my vision stays the same. I have always had the same prescription since college.
😢My mum has Glaucoma the worst thing is it was diagnosed late and she has now lost her vision it breaks my heart, she is struggling to accept it 😢. she is 75yrs am really so sad for her
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Im 28 and was just diagnosed. Thanks for the information.
This is amazing! I have my osce tomorrow and love the explanations! Subscribed 😘
Happy to help! and thanks for subscribing! Best of luck on the OSCE!
This was an excellent explanation. Thank you. Zelda is a Wonderful addition 😊
"we can detect it early on and treat it to prevent vision loss. OR AT LEAST DELAY IT." ;--; I'm scarred
So true & why you scare?
That's exactly what it is too, a delay in keeping your vision for as long as you can with regular eye exams, pictures taken of the eyes, visual field tests and surgeries. I have seen my glaucoma specialist more than any doctor in my lifetime. Don't be scared to fight for your vision
We don't go to eye doctors much and we live in 3rd world country. We're not so poor but not rich as well. (We belong between middle class and poor huhu) Me and my family only visit doctors if were already sick lmao. That's why I'm scared because if i end up having glaucoma, I don't think it will be detected right away/ when it's in early stages.
@@lilyai4062 same here, I just hope I don't get diagnosed with it when I get tested I'm rlly scared😭
@@lilyai4062fellow 3rd world country here, I am 18 and I've found a guy on tiktok that warns about getting blind at young age because of glaucoma, I didn't care at first but this guy just keeps appearing on my fyp, past few weeks I started feeling pressure on my left eye, I'm scared cuz when I google it the symptoms are similar to glaucoma, I told my parents to get me see an eye doctor but they just ignored me, 1 month passed and I keep begging my parents to get me checked by an eye doctor and finally I got checked, turns out my eye pressure was high (21), the doctor said it should be around 18 and I'm currently on 2 eye drops and 2 pills. I also had anxiety and gerd so it's kinda hard. Hope you're doing fine!
A very enLIGHTening segment!
Great video, instantly smashed that like button. Don't know why there's even the 1 dislike
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Fantastic and accurate explanation, even for limited English speakers. ❤
I was born with Retinoblastoma 41 years ago. I had twice the amount of radiation recommended for patients at that time to kill the tumors. I lost my Left Eye entirely. But for 40 years, I had acceptable vision, even after 73 surgeries when I was a baby under 3 years old. Now,one year ago, my vision in my Right Eye has decided to break. I've seen 3 eye doctors, 2 neurologists, and had 2 MRIs. All they've told me is my optic nerve has atrophied. For the past year, all I see now is bright blinding lights, orange, yellow, red, nothing but bright neon light, all day, with my eyes open, or closed, it's always there. I'm suffering, I'm being tortured every day and nobody is helping me. I've been told 'it is like Glaucoma' but it does not sound like it to me. I think I can see the back of my eye. I can see a cup-like shape that is surrounded by white static circles, and has a yellow dog in the middle with red glowing shafts around it. it almost looks like an umbrella shape. It is always there, all the time. I'm on blood pressure medication now to lower it, since when the lights started last year they found my BP at 180/120. My BP has been low for a year now though, and the lights, the cup-shape thing, and everything is still there. I don't know what to do. I've seen so many strange things, especially when waking up at night. I can see my hands and arms covered in a yellow mis, and if I wave them around in front of my face it leaves streaks of yellow static in my eye. I can wave them around behind solid objects, like a door, and see them through the door. This is pure misery and I'm getting no help what so ever.
I wrote this using a Screen Reader...
I am honored and blessed that you took the time to share this. Vision loss can be tragic. I wish there was more I could do for you but I am grateful that you have had access to so many skilled doctors. I am also thankful that your blood pressure is under better control. It means a lot to hear from people and that you have found the channel. I hope my videos help you in some way. Many wishes.
@@DoctorEyeHealth They are informative. I just wish I had a docdtor who'd talk to me more. My current doctor doesn't stay in the room for more than 2 minutes before he is on his way out and telling me to come back in six months.
It's all just so disheartening.
But yes, your videos are informative and well put together. So thanks for that and the kind words.
I'm no doctor. My grandmother, mom, uncle, cousins have Glaucoma and I'm extremely myopic and have began seeing vision changes 2 yr as ago my peripheral vison looks pink and yellow on sunlight. Every time I tell Dr's. (I've seen several in my area) they usually never diagnose me with anything... mom just had shunt surgery 2 days ago,I began to do more research. Glaucoma is disease of poor blood flow. I've decided to take to gym to improve my blood flow to retina and nerve area. I don't know if this can help you. I know you haven't been officially diagnose either.
Best wishes 💗
@@Lindamorena Sadly it's too late for me. My optic nerve has atrophied, and there's no coming back from that. I do ride a fan bike every day for 30 to 45 minutes, and I take Manuka Honey Eye Drops which 'may' help with blood flow also, but ultimately I fully rely on a Screen Reader to do this stuff now. And I just go from dark days to pure bright light stuck in my eye. Flashing, so bright, like the static on a dead tv channel, with my eyes open or closed. Radiation always wins.
Keep doing research on your situation, though, there are ways to prevent glaucoma if you get out ahead of it.
My case is just a unique one, where the extreme radiation I got as a kid has given me something that maybe nobody else in the world is going through. And it's horrible, more than I can explain with words.
Thanks Doctor for ur honesty about glaucoma.
Another very informative video, thanks Doc!
Hey Thanks Lamine! Happy to help.
I was diagnosed with higher than normal pressure when I was 25, (taken with the less exact puff ball test, 26/27) I had years of visual fields, dilations, etc. with no damage noted. Anyway I mentioned this to my cataract surgeon, and he suggested a procedure, which brought my pressures down from 20 (both eyes) to 15, so surgery can be an option for some patients, I don't need drops.
Thank you, doc. That was helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I was diagnosed at 35, I'm 54 now, advanced in right and some progress in left eye now, surgery has failed due to scar formation, now considering doing cyclophotocoagulation due to scar tissue being a problem with more surgery and needling, 3 failed needling , central vision loss in my right eye
never been diagnosed, but I have been going to my ophthalmologist more to test for it.
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Doc has wonderful eyes!
Hello, my name is Rafael Sanchez and I am 23 years old. I’ve experienced the symptoms that you talked about in this video for almost 3 years now. What are the best eye drops in your opinion to help with the optic nerve? I’ve seen doctors but since I don’t have good insurance I feel like they just kinda give me bs answers. Some have said that nothing was wrong and it was “normal”. Some doctors said it was the same thing as standing fast and getting dizzy but instead eye sight gets blurry.
Thank you!
It's very educative,I've been diagnosed with glaucoma lately but will start getting treatment January, I wonder if it's not too late😢
Got diagnosed yesterday, thanks for the info.
Thats a bummer. Did your doctor start you on treatment?
@@DoctorEyeHealth yep, got to run test.
Did u lose vision in eye ?
@@justinloehr7471 just some blur spots.
@@benjaminh958 Any updates on your condition and or treatment?
thanks for taking the time to make this video.
I was 16 when I had glaucoma in my left eye. It's really painful! The doctor recommended me a eye drop which is "Timolol Malleate anti glaucoma eye drops. Though i don't put eye drops anymore. Now I'm 23 and I still have that it's not painful like before but there's a time that if it's sunny day it's hard to open your eyes because of the light. It's sucks! 😥
Any update on your condition and treatment now?
@@RasOrderCmdrJudah I'm good thanks. I never tried again to consult a specialist for years now (can't afford now). If my glaucoma hits me again just a self medications and google helped lol. I just have an eye drops and I stopped drinking coffee. Coffee is not good if u have a glaucoma.
@@username77573 are u fine? How is your eye pressure? I think you should get your eyes checked regularly
@@username77573 self medication? what kind. I noticed the effect of caffeine especially at night with bright lights and more glare while driving. See a specialist no matter at what cost. We take better care of our cars than we do our health. I take Timolol and Latanoprost , one at night and one in the morning.
@@plana4703 Hi I'm pretty good now thank you. It's been a year since I haven't feel the pain again. Haven't put any eye drops I just avoid sun light and too much using cellphone.
Going blind by how bright this video is. good information though. Thank you!
You’re amazing!! I’m not sure where you’re located, I wish I could visit your clinic.
I was diagnosed with glaucoma at 1 half years till now my left eye can't see properly yet but the video was helpful
Thank you so much for information Doc! I been diagnosed with glaucoma and using eyedrop since nov. 5 2019 my eye preasure 18 both eyes latanoprost
I had a eye appointment for glasses & after the eye Dr perform an eye exam on me He told me that i might have glaucoma on my left eye,He schedule me another appointment on Thursdays,Do you think if I end up having glaucoma He has to tell me the pressure level of my eyes?
@@pdswrld5200 how was it?
Have recently found your channel. You have explained this condition better than my eye doctor. I have been having the injections of my LEFT eye for over 2 years, Now he says I have severe glaucoma in my Right eye. This was not present at my last visit 5 weeks prior. I have not controlled my type 2 diabetic blood sugars and I know this has influenced this condition. How can it become so advanced so quickly? I'm 68 and have had type 2 for 15 yrs.
Amazing & helpful video, thanks doc!
Hi to Zelda
Hey Thanks for watching! Zelda says hi back (she is being lazy today...just like every day)
Thank You Dr. Joseph and Zelda! I am in the process of dealing with eye pressure of 27 and 28, as found by my ophthalmologist. Just went in for new glasses and, now, after treatment of corticosteroid drops, I will be doing it again. Both my parents have glaucoma and are on multiple drops.. I'm so thankful for this finding.. By the way, I love the band America! Best coast girl here!
You have a NEW follower 💪
Thanks Rod for the Support! Any other eyecare topics I can cover for you?
Thank you for your video! It is very informative. I have glaucoma and my goal is to share my personal journey and how it is affecting my vision. Really insightful!
Thank you for sharing this, it has helped me to better understand my condition. I assume I’ve had it all my life as I had cataracts removed and false lenses put in as a baby. I hope one day there is a new surgery that young patients can have as I hate the side effects of the eyedrops.
What side effects do you have?
As a Student-Nurse it's helpful in my opthalmology Nursing 👊