What is cataract glaucoma?

Cataract glaucoma blindness should be treated as soon as possible, according to the specific circumstances of surgery or medication to preserve residual vision, high-risk groups need regular examination. Cataract glaucoma blindness, should be treated as soon as possible, according to the specific circumstances of surgery or medication to preserve residual vision. Cataract and glaucoma are two common eye diseases, can lead to blindness. Cataract is a loss of vision due to clouding of the lens, glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure. If both cataract and glaucoma are present and severe, blindness may result. For cataract glaucoma blind patients, the key to treatment is to preserve as much of the remaining vision as possible. Here are some treatments: If blindness due to cataracts and glaucoma is caused by lens opacity and elevated intraocular pressure, surgery can be used to improve vision. Surgical methods include phacoemulsification, trabeculectomy, etc. Medical treatment: For mild cases, medication can be used to control intraocular pressure and improve vision. Medical treatment includes eye drops, oral medications, etc. Other treatment methods: In addition to surgery and drug treatment, there are also some other treatment methods, such as laser treatment, photocoagulation treatment, etc. It should be noted that after cataract glaucoma blindness, the treatment effect may not be ideal, but timely treatment can preserve the remaining vision as much as possible and improve the quality of life. At the same time, patients need regular review in order to detect and deal with changes in the condition in time. In addition, for the elderly, diabetes patients, high myopia patients and other high-risk groups, eye examinations should be carried out regularly in order to early detection, early treatment of cataract and glaucoma and other diseases.