He shared that these signs are triggered by the abrupt rise in eye pressure in acute angle-closure glaucoma.
However, many people with glaucoma might not experience any symptoms early on, which is why Dr Lockwood recommended regular eye checks.
“The general recommendation is to visit your optician at least every two years for an examination for a full health check with a prescription review, and at least yearly if there are added risk factors, for example, a family history,” he said.
One of the added risk factors is high blood pressure.
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