Can glaucoma be cured?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing frequent eye swelling and pain recently, and my vision has become somewhat blurred. After visiting the hospital, I was diagnosed with glaucoma. I am very concerned, as glaucoma is significantly affecting my life. I have heard that this condition is quite serious. I would like to know whether glaucoma can be cured.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
Glaucoma cannot currently be completely cured, but its progression can be controlled and delayed through various treatment methods.
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss, primarily associated with elevated intraocular pressure. The main goal of glaucoma treatment is to control intraocular pressure, prevent or slow further optic nerve damage, and preserve existing vision, rather than to achieve a cure.
Treatment methods mainly include medication, laser therapy, and surgical therapy. Medication is the most basic treatment approach for glaucoma, effectively controlling intraocular pressure through eye drops or other drug delivery methods. If medication proves ineffective, laser therapy or surgical interventions such as laser iridotomy or aqueous shunt device implantation may be considered.
Patients with glaucoma who are diagnosed early and receive effective treatment can successfully control disease progression and avoid the risk of blindness.
Glaucoma causes irreversible damage. Therefore, although glaucoma cannot be "cured," patients can maintain a good quality of life through appropriate treatment strategies.
