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Page 12 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com May 2018 Living Healthy Glaucoma: What It Is and How to Treat It By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve which works like a cable, connecting the eye and the brain. Glaucoma happens when the pressure inside the eye is higher than the optic nerve can withstand. The most common form of glaucoma is silent in the beginning but can cause a patient to slowly lose the vision if left untreated, starting with the peripheral vision. The most frustrating characteristic of glaucoma is that for many years, the loss of vision will go unnoticed by a patient. Although anyone can get glaucoma, some people are at higher risk than others. Some of the most common risk factors include: African Americans, over age 40, people with a family history of glaucoma and patients with diabetes. Almost 2% of Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Approximately 1/4th of those diagnosed with glaucoma are African Americans. Worldwide, 2.4 million people per year are diagnosed with glaucoma. The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age. By the year 2020, it is estimated that the number of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will be 3.6 million. Glaucoma accounts for approximately 12% of all new cases of legal blindness each year. The optic nerve is like a cable made up of over 1 million nerve fibers that carry the information collected by your eye (retina) to the visual cortex of the brain for processing. Glaucoma slowly, decreases the ability of your optic nerve to carry this information to your brain. The buildup of pressure in your eye causes glaucoma. There are currently two basic theories as to why excessive ocular pressure causes glaucoma. Either high intra-ocular pressure decreases blood flow to the optic nerve, or high pressure, over time, physically crushes and kills the individual nerve fibers. At first, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain. As glaucoma remains untreated, people may notice that although they see clearly in front of them, they miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye. It may seem as though they are looking through a tunnel. Over time, the remaining vision may decrease until there is no vision left. Optic nerve damage caused by glaucoma is permanent; therefore, it is important to seek treatment in the early stages of the disease. Most people think that they have glaucoma if the pressure in their eye is high. This is not always true. High pressure puts you at a higher risk for glaucoma; however, an elevated pressure by itself does not make the diagnosis of glaucoma. Whether or not you get glaucoma depends on the level of pressure that your optic nerve can tolerate without being damaged. This level is different for each person. Although normal pressure is usually said to be between 12-21 mm Hg, a person might have glaucoma even if the pressure is in this range. That is why an eye examination is very important. A patient being evaluated for glaucoma will typically have a dilated eye exam, to look at the shape of the optic disk; gonioscopy: which is using a lens to evaluate the trabecular meshwork where the fluid in the eye exits the eye; tonometry: measuring the pressure in the eye; pachymetry: measuring the thickness of the cornea; fundus photos; pictures of the eye are helpful to look for changes in the appearance of the optic nerve over time; visual field testing: measuring the peripheral vision and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure the thickness of the nerve layer transmitting the image to the brain; visual field test measuring the peripheral or side vision. Recently, more advanced technology like Visual-Evoked Potential (VEP) and electroretinograms (ERG) have been found to be useful in making the diagnosis of glaucoma in more challenging cases. Glaucoma is a lifelong disease that will always require treatment. Glaucoma is much like hypertension and diabetes. We can control these diseases, however we cannot, yet, cure them. Today there are numerous ophthalmic medications available to us in the treatment of glaucoma. Some are eye drops that are used only once a day; others are used up to four times a day. More than one medication may be used to treat glaucoma. If glaucoma cannot be controlled with medications other procedures, including laser and surgery may be considered. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, we use state-of-the-art technology and lasers to diagnose and treat a variety of eye problems, including glaucoma. We are proud to offer high definition optic coherence tomography testing (OCT) that can predict glaucoma before it even happens. All our offices are equipped with OCT and state-of-the-art computerized visual field testing. With this high-tech service, we bring to our community world class eye care closer to home. For more details, see our ad below Our Ad & Editorial Deadline is the 15th of each month, for the following month’s issue. FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY May 3, 2018 25% OFF GIFT CERTIFICATES 130 Franklin Village Dr. • Franklin, MA 02038 508-520-2257 25% off gift certificates only valid on 5/3/18. Not valid with gift card/certificate redemptions. Not valid on series, packages and tinting services. Optical Shop On-Site MILFORD - FRANKLIN EYE CENTER John F. Hatch, M.D. Roger M. 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May 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 13 Living Healthy Medway Wellness Walk Spring Edition Opened in the fall of 2016, the Wellness Walk is a .7 mile, clockwise loop that travels through our Medway High School’s new athletic complex and a scenic field and forest before ending near the student parking lot. On the walk, visitors will find 12 kiosks. These kiosks—made possible by funds generously allocated by the Community Preservation Committee—are intended to connect our schools with our community and promote the three pillars of health and wellness: Physical, Social and Mental. A Trip down the Mississippi For this spring’s first installation, students in Mr. Collins’ and Ms. McCarthy’s American Lit. Honors classes take you on a journey down the Wellness Walk with Mark Twain and his 1884 novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. As you progress from Kiosk 2 through 12, you will learn about Twain’s life and work, including major themes, his important role in American literary history, and his novel’s connection to the 1800s. Upcoming installations will feature student projects relating to the civil war. Get involved—The Wellness Walk is looking for contributions! If your club, team, organization, etc. would like to be included in a future installation, please contact Kevin Collins (kcollins@medwayschools.org) or Karl Infanger (kinfanger@medwayschools.org) to discuss how we can help you out. FLIP into summer fun at Flipside Gymnastics FLIP into summer fun at Flipside Gymnastics FLIP into summer fun at * Session 4 enrollment is ongoing, call today to join * Session * Gym 4 & enrollment Swim Program is ongoing, – call You today pick to the join! days & w * Flipside Gym June & Swim 25 Gymnastics! th -August Program 17– th You 8:30am-12:30pm, pick the days & weeks. June Extended 25 day available until 3:30pm. ❀ th -August 17 th 8:30am-12:30pm, Session 4 enrollment is ongoing, Extended Wk 1: day Summer available Fun until & 3:30pm. call today to join! Beach Week, Wk 2: Flippin Wk 1: Summer Fun & Beach Week, Wk 2: Flipping Fun & Tu ❀ Wk: Gym 3 & Discovering Swim Program Dance, – Wk 4: Ice Cream Week Wk: 3 Discovering Dance, Wk 4: Ice Cream Week, Wk 5: Sup Wk You 6: pick Creative the days Camping, & weeks., Wk 6: Creative Camping, Wk 7: Acrobatics Wk 7: Acrobatics & Ninja Warrior, & Nin Wk June 8: 25th-August Wacky Week 17th & 8:30am-12:30pm, Wk 8: Wacky Week & Summer Summer Sports Sports Extended day available until 3:30pm. * Summer * Tumble Tumble Tot, Preschool Tot, Preschool & School & age School classes age Wk 1: Summer Fun & Beach Week, 6 weeks Wk 6 weeks runs 2: Flipping runs July 9 Fun July th –August & 9Tumbling, th –August 17 th 17 th * Summer Pre team, Team & off season High School Progra * Wk: Summer 3 Discovering Pre team, Dance, Team & off season High Sc * Summer Tumbling classes for gymnasts, dancers & cheerlead * Wk Summer 4: Ice Cream Tumbling Week, classes Wk 5: Super for gymnasts, Hero, dancers Wk 6: Creative Camping, Wk 7: Acrobatics & Ninja Warrior, Wk 8: Wacky Week & Summer Sports Call or stop by for more info! ❀ Summer Tumble Tot, 508-533-2353 Call Preschool or stop • & by www.flipside-gym.com School for more age classes info! Flipside 508-533-2353 6 weeks is air runs conditioned July • 9th www.flipside-gym.com –August and 17th located ❀ Summer at 2 Franklin Pre team, Street, Team Medway, & off season MA Flipside is air conditioned and High School Programs available ❀ located Summer at Tumbling 2 Franklin classes Street, for gymnasts, Medway, MA dancers & cheerleaders Call or stop by for more info! 508-533-2353 • www.flipside-gym.com Flipside is air conditioned and located at 2 Franklin St, Medway, MA Treat your Mother! Tired of taking medications and still struggling with chronic health issues? Choose Professionals who will help you get to the root of your health concerns. Call 774-283-2726 today and ask for your FREE in-office consult! www.yourbalancedpath.com 508-376-0800 Milliston Common | Millis MA Open: Tue 9-6, Wed 9-7, Thur 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
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