青光眼年轻化趋势令人担忧 致盲率极高
中新网北京3月6日电（记者 李亚南）3月6日是“世界青光眼日”。青光眼是一种主要由房水循环障碍引发的眼科疾病，是全球第二大致盲性眼病和第一位不可逆致盲眼病。如果不积极治疗，就会造成失明。
中山大学中山眼科中心教授葛坚在青光眼的预防与治疗讲座中指出，青光眼的发病率约为1%-2%，在60岁以上人群中发病率更高，但近年来呈现年轻化趋势。
葛坚表示，青光眼早期症状不明显，患者可能没有明显不适感。随着病情发展，患者会出现视力下降、视野缺损等症状。如果不及早发现和治疗，青光眼会导致失明。
青光眼的发病原因尚不明确，但与遗传、年龄、种族、屈光不正、眼外伤等因素有关。葛坚提醒，以下人群属于青光眼的高危人群：
* 家族中有青光眼病史者
* 年龄超过40岁
* 近视或远视
* 眼压高
* 有眼外伤史
葛坚强调，青光眼的早期发现和治疗至关重要。建议高危人群定期进行眼科检查，包括测量眼压、眼底检查和视野检查。如果发现青光眼，需要及时接受治疗，以控制眼压，防止视力丧失。
青光眼的治疗方法包括药物治疗、激光治疗和手术治疗。药物治疗是最常见的治疗方法，通过使用眼药水或口服药物来降低眼压。激光治疗和手术治疗则适用于药物治疗效果不佳的情况。
葛坚提醒，青光眼是一种慢性疾病，需要长期治疗和监测。患者应遵医嘱定期复查，调整治疗方案，防止病情恶化。
英语如下：
**Headline: Glaucoma Getting Younger! High Risk of Blindness, Not toBe Ignored**
**Keywords:** Glaucoma, Blindness, Younger
**News Content:** Glaucoma’s Trend of Getting Younger Is Concerning, Riskof Blindness Is Extremely High
Beijing, March 6 (China News Service) – March 6 is “World Glaucoma Day.” Glaucoma is an ophthalmologic disease primarily caused by impaired aqueous humor circulation. It is the second leading cause of blindness globally and the leading cause of irreversible blindness. If not treatedpromptly, it can lead to blindness.
Professor Ge Jian from the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University pointed out in a lecture on the prevention and treatment of glaucoma that the incidence rate of glaucoma is about 1%-2%, and the incidence rate is higher in people over 60 years old, but in recent years, it has shown a trend of getting younger.
Ge Jian said that the early symptoms of glaucoma are not obvious, and patients may not experience any obvious discomfort. As the condition progresses, patients may experience symptoms such as decreased vision and visual field defects. If not detected and treated early, glaucomacan lead to blindness.
The cause of glaucoma is still unclear, but it is related to factors such as heredity, age, race, refractive error, and eye trauma. Ge Jian reminded that the following people belong to the high-risk group for glaucoma:
* Those with a family history of glaucoma
* Over 40 years old
* Nearsighted or farsighted
* High intraocular pressure
* History of eye trauma
Ge Jian emphasized that early detection and treatment of glaucoma are crucial. It is recommended that high-risk people undergo regular eye exams, including intraocular pressure measurement, fundus examination, and visual field examination. If glaucoma is found, timely treatment is needed to control intraocular pressure and prevent vision loss.
Treatment methods for glaucoma include drug therapy, laser therapy, and surgical therapy. Drug therapy is the most common treatment method, using eye drops or oral medications to lower intraocular pressure. Laser therapy and surgical therapy are used when drug therapy is not effective.
Ge Jian reminded that glaucoma is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment and monitoring. Patients should follow doctor’s orders for regular checkups and adjust treatment plans to prevent the condition from worsening.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/life/2024/03-06/10175049.shtml
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