The Silent Glaucoma May Cause Permanent Blindness

Also referred as the ‘Silent Thief’, glaucoma was declared as the second most leading cause of blindness by the World Health Organization (WHO), cataracts being the first one.

According to Dr. Trinh Bach Tuyet – Head of Ophthalmology Department - City International Hospital  “ Sight is our most important sense so it follows that we greatly fear losing it. Thankfully, vision deterioration or blindness are not inevitable outcomes of life or aging. Taking care of your eyes will help ensure you can keep seeing life to the fullest for the rest of yours.

To conclude, the best thing is to strive for optimal eye health, not skipping your regular eye exams and contacting a specialist if you’re diagnosed with glaucoma. And, the second best thing is to not lose hope if you’ve already suffered vision loss due to glaucoma or some other sight-threatening eye disease. What’s more? Well, maintaining an active lifestyle appears to be an effective way for people to reduce their risk of glaucoma and many other serious health problems, Dr. Tuyet concluded. In addition to regular exercise and an active lifestyle, you also can reduce your risk for glaucoma by not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating a varied and healthy diet."

Dr. Trinh Bach Tuyet – Head of Ophthalmology Department - City International Hospital 

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