Glaucoma
Also known as: Kala Motia
Category: EyeICD-10: H40
Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve, usually from raised eye pressure. It causes silent, permanent vision loss if untreated.
Symptoms
- Often no early symptoms
- Gradual loss of side vision
- Eye pain and redness in acute forms
Causes
- Raised eye pressure
Risk factors
- Age over 40
- Family history
- Diabetes
- Long-term steroid use
Complications
- Permanent blindness
Treatment overview
Eye drops, laser or surgery to lower eye pressure.
Prevention
- Regular eye check-ups after 40
When to see a doctor
Yearly eye examination after 40, or urgently for sudden eye pain with vision loss.
Tests used
Specialists who treat it
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Glaucoma?
Often no early symptoms, Gradual loss of side vision, Eye pain and redness in acute forms
What causes Glaucoma?
Raised eye pressure
How is Glaucoma treated?
Eye drops, laser or surgery to lower eye pressure.
How can Glaucoma be prevented?
Regular eye check-ups after 40
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Last updated
9 October 2026
Sources
- World Health Organization fact sheets
- ICMR and MoHFW national guidelines
- National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without medical advice.