Glaucoma Screening Package

Description

Understanding the 4 facts of Glaucoma, a danger without warning 

• There were approximately 76 million glaucoma sufferers worldwide in 2020.
• Glaucoma tends to be symptomless, but in the last stage patients will experience gradual blurred vision, and there is a risk of complete blindness if left untreated.
• Glaucoma can be treated with eye drops, laser treatment or surgery to lower eye pressure.
• High risk factors for glaucoma:
  • Over age 40
  • High eye pressure
  • Family history of the condition
  • Regularly taking steroid medication
  • Underlying health conditions such as diabetes
  • Previous eye injury
  • Extreme myopia or hyperopia

Preparing for your eye test

• Patients should get sufficient sleep (6 – 8 hours) the night before testing
• Patients should not drive themselves to the appointment
• Patients should bring sunglasses for use after the test

The Eye Clinic at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital is offering a glaucoma screening package as part of our World Glaucoma Week campaign, available through December 31, 2023.