Is glaucoma curable?

    Generally speaking, glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Once diagnosed, it requires frequent, lifelong care. Actively work with your doctor to protect the optic nerve and preserve visual function with strict regular medication or/and surgical treatment. However, there are a few early acute closed-angle glaucoma that are properly treated and cured from no further attacks. In addition, some secondary glaucoma can be controlled once the causative factors are removed and the intraocular pressure drops. It is worth mentioning; even though the IOP is normal, within a certain period of time, all of them should be checked in the hospital to find out the problem and deal with it in time. Bian Ziyu, Ophthalmology Department, Xinghua Second People’s Hospital