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Who is at
risk?
A complete eye
examination - not only the usual reading of the chart - is
mandatory, especially after the age of 40. Those at risk of
developing glaucoma include:
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Those above
35 years (the risk increases with age);
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People
with a family history of glaucoma;
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Those who
use steroid drops, tablets or ointments;
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People
with diabetes mellitus, hypertension or who have had eye
injuries;
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Those who
wear 'minus' glasses for short-sightedness;
- Anyone with complaints of
pain, redness, and watering in the eyes; and
- People who see colored
rings around lights.
Actually, everyone should have
a comprehensive eye examination periodically as it can help
detect other preventable, controllable, or treatable diseases
such as retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, and cataract.
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