Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that results in damage to the optic nerve. This nerve is responsible for sending messages from the eye to the brain, and when it is damaged, vision is affected. One of the most common symptoms of glaucoma is “lazy eye,” or the inability to focus on objects. This can happen because the damaged optic nerve cannot send clear messages to the brain, so the brain has trouble processing what it sees. As a result, people with glaucoma may have difficulty reading, driving, or doing other activities that require clear vision.
To treat lazy eye permanently, it is necessary first to treat glaucoma. One of the most common surgical procedures for glaucoma is known as trabeculectomy. In this procedure, a small incision is made in the eye, and a flap of tissue is removed. This helps to improve fluid drainage from the eye and reduce pressure on the optic nerve. While this type of surgery carries some risks, it can successfully treat glaucoma and restore optimal vision in individuals with lazy eyes.
