10 key points for controlling glaucoma to prevent blindness

  I. It is important to know the level at which you need to lower your eye pressure to a level at which your glaucoma will no longer progress.  Second, you must know the level to which your doctor will lower your eye pressure after treating your glaucoma.  Third, you must follow your doctor’s instructions and order your medication on time every day, not less than one medication, not even once.  Fourth, when applying more than two kinds of drugs for glaucoma, the time of ordering various drugs should be at least 5~10 minutes apart.  Fifth, do not wait until you have completely used up the eye medication before seeking medical attention, or stop the medication on your own because you cannot seek medical attention in time, it is likely that glaucoma is developing during the time you stop the medication.  Six, be sure to keep in touch with your doctor and have regular follow-up examinations as prescribed by your doctor.  In addition to IOP measurement, visual field and optic nerve examinations should be done regularly. IOP measurement alone should not be used as a substitute for a comprehensive glaucoma review.  Older patients should pay attention to the amount of salt in their diet, avoid eating too much salt, too much food containing saturated fatty acids, control the amount of alcohol consumption and smoking, and maintain a healthy psychology.  Nine, instruct your immediate family members to take the initiative to go to the ophthalmology department to check whether they have glaucoma.  Ten, people over 40 years old should take the initiative to go to the ophthalmology department for glaucoma screening.