GLAUKÓM AKO PRÍČINA SLEPOTY - SOCIÁLNE ASPEKTY
GLAUCOMA AS THE CAUSE OF BLINDNESS – SOCIAL ASPECTS

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the world. This is a global health problem with a significant social and socio-economic impact on both the patient and society. Glaucoma refers to chronic progressive neuropathy, with subsequent changes occurring on the optic nerve, retinal nerve fibers being damaged, and consequently a failure in the patient's field of vision. Findings: A brief description of the basic features of glaucoma indicates the impact of glaucoma on sight and its implications in the day-to-day activities of the patient. The VISION 2020 project aims to eliminate the consequences of late-diagnosed and treated glaucoma. The aim is to reduce the prevalence of vision damage by 25%. Conclusion: In the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, it is important to cooperate physician and patient in both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in terms of patient integration into society. Correctly adjusted treatment of glaucoma means improving the quality of life of the patient.

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