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GLAUCOMA , The Silent Thief of Sight

May 31, 2015

 “The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.”

- Luke 11: 34 (KJV)

‘…Christ in you, the hope of glory’- Col.1:27b

Definition Glaucoma“ A condition that causes damage to the optic nerve of the eye that gets worse over time (sneak thief of vision). It's often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. It tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life."

Exodus 15:26 … If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. (KJV)

2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)

Some Facts about the Eye• The eye is the second most complex

organ in our body (after the brain)• Cornea is the only tissue in the eye that

doesn’t need blood• The eye muscles are the strongest in our

body• All of us have a blind spot in our eyes• The eye requires no rest• We blink 25000 times a day• The amount of light entering the eye is

constantly controlled• The eye heals quickly• The human eye can distinguish

about 10 million different colors• If the human eye was a digital

camera it would have 576 megapixels.

• The eyes can get sunburned.• It is impossible to sneeze with

the eyes open.• Your eyebrows renew themselves

every 64 days.

Symptoms of Glaucoma• Few or no symptoms• First sign is often the loss of peripheral or side vision• Sudden eye pain, headaches and blurred vision. • Seeing halos around lights• Vision loss• Redness in he eye• Eye that looks hazy (particularly in children)• Nausea or vomiting• Pain in the eye• Narrowing of vision (tunnel vision)

Diagnosis & Treatment of Glaucoma• Eye Examination

focusing on the optic nerve

• Photograph of the optic nerve to monitor trend

• Eye pressure test (Tonometry)

• Visual Field Test• Glaucoma tests are

painless and take very little time

Rx• Prescription eye drops, • Laser surgery, or • Microsurgery• Psalms 146:8

The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: (KJV)

• Mark 8: 22-26• Mark 10: 46-52• John 9:1-7

Risks & Prevention of GlaucomaRisks Factors• > 40 years• Family history of

glaucoma• Poor vision• Diabetes• Steroid medication• Previous history of

eye trauma

Prevention• Awareness Creation

(Hosea 4:6)• Early diagnosis• Early treatment

"Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality”.Nikos Kazantzakis 1883-1957

"You can close your eyes to reality but not to memories.”Stanislaw Jerzy Lec 1909-1966

“Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal.”Samuel Richardson 1689-1761

Words of Wisdom

"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”Jawaharlal Nehru 1889-1964

•A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 (KJV)

Konrad Zacharias Lorenz (1903-1989) 

SAID NOT HEARD

HEARD BUT NOT UNDERSTOOD

UNDERSTOOD BUT NOT ACCEPTED

ACCEPTED BUT NOT PUT INTO PRACTICE

PUT INTO PRACTICE BUT FOR HOW LONG?

 

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