Naucalpan, State of Mexico, June 5, 2023. Within the framework of the National Glaucoma Day, which was celebrated on June 3, the Hospital Mexicanes de la Salud Visual of the Institute of Health of the State of Mexico (ISEM) explained that this disease is the second cause of blindness worldwide. And, 50 percent of the total number of people suffering from it ignore it.
The experts of this medical unit pointed out that it is a multifactorial disorder and the health problems that can trigger it are advanced age, increased intraocular pressure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, alcohol consumption and smoking.
He pointed out that the disease is asymptomatic and showed that, for every known case, there is another hidden and early detection is possible through an ophthalmological consultation, which is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment. so that it can be controlled. development, in addition to preventing major vision problems.
He elaborated that to identify this, a comprehensive evaluation of the eyeball is performed and in case of clinical suspicion, more specific studies are requested, as well as an evaluation of the optic nerve and an optical coherence tomography is done.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, he added, treatment begins, which can be pharmacological or surgical and involves regulating intraocular pressure with the aim of halting the course of the disease that damages the optic nerve. In addition, medical follow-up includes consultations and periodic examinations for the control and monitoring of this pathology.
The Hospital Mexicanes de la Salud provides visual care and diagnosis of glaucoma, among other diseases. In addition, they have trained doctors committed to the health of the people of Mexico, as well as state-of-the-art equipment to treat them.
Finally, the agency indicated that, in the event of any change in vision, the nearest health center should be consulted, and if necessary, referred to the Hospital Mexicanes de la Salud Visual, located in the municipality of Naucalpan.
