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Glaucoma – What is glaucoma?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Green cataract is a disease of the optic nerve that, if left untreated, can lead to vision loss. Here you will find compact: early signs, meaningful examinations and effective therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is glaucoma? \u2013 Definition & Shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green cataract, medical glaucoma, refers to several eye diseases that damage the optic nerve \u2013 initially often without pain. The balance of aqueous humor production (in the ciliary body) and aqueous humor drainage via the angle of the chamber with trabecular mechanism is decisive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is out of balance or if there are circulatory disorders on the optic nerve\/retina, the risk of vision loss increases. Early clarification helps to slow down the course. The name “Green Star” describes the blue-green shimmer of the iris, on the other hand also the “fixed gaze” in the blindness of the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since glaucoma usually begins gradually, it helps to recognize the first signs of the cataract. For example, minor failures in the peripheral area of the visual field <\/strong>can be an indication at first. They usually appear as a blind spot<\/strong> that affects vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma is one of the most common irreversible causes of blindness in Europe. Green Star surgery<\/a> can provide a remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What forms of glaucoma exist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common form of glaucoma is primary open-angle glaucoma \u2013 which occurs gradually and with little discomfort. Beneficial factors for this form of glaucoma include severe farsightedness or myopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondary glaucoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secondary glaucoma (secondary open-angle glaucoma) arises as a result of a pre-existing condition \u2013 such as diabetes mellitus, farsightedness, inflammation or after eye injuries \u2013 and sometimes as a side effect of steroids; treatment depends on the cause. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Narrow angle glaucoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In narrow-angle or angle-block glaucoma, the ventricular angle is too narrow or blocked, the drainage is acutely blocked: there is a risk of a glaucoma attack with visual disturbances, severe pain and nausea \u2013 here the eye clinic is immediately the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normal pressure glaucoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In normal pressure glaucoma, optic nerve damage occurs despite “normal” intraocular pressure, often due to vascular and circulatory disorders. Rare, congenital forms \u2013 such as primary congenital glaucoma \u2013 occur in childhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Green cataract symptoms \u2013 detect early signs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green cataract symptoms are often unremarkable at first \u2013 glaucoma usually does not cause any pain at first. Pay attention to light sensitivity, halos (coloured circles around light sources), uncertain vision at dusk and small visual field gaps at the edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These indications do not prove glaucoma, but are a clear signal for early detection and a thorough diagnosis (measuring intraocular pressure, OCT, visual field test) by the ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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