Wuhan Purui Eye Hospital is a professional eye hospital, providing comprehensive eye diagnosis and treatment services. Anterior chamber angle disease is a common disease in ophthalmology. This article will elaborate on the anterior chamber angle lesions and their treatment from the following aspects.
1. Definition of anterior chamber angle lesions
The anterior chamber angle is an area between the iris root and the cornea, which is mainly composed of the anterior chamber structure between the iris and the cornea. Anterior chamber angle lesions refer to abnormal structural or functional changes in this area, resulting in malformation or pathological changes of the anterior chamber angle. Anterior chamber angle lesion is also one of the common causes of glaucoma.
Anterior chamber angle lesions include many types, such as anterior chamber angle inflammation, anterior chamber angle tissue hyperplasia, anterior chamber angle occlusion, etc. These lesions will lead to obstruction of the drainage channel of the anterior chamber angle, cause aqueous retention and increase of intraocular pressure, and eventually lead to glaucoma.
2. Symptoms and diagnosis of anterior chamber angle lesions
The symptoms of anterior chamber angle lesions are diverse, and the common symptoms include eye pain, redness, blurred vision, intraocular pressure and so on. During examination, ophthalmologists diagnose anterior chamber angle lesions through observation and evaluation of anterior chamber angle, including anterior chamber gonioscopy, intraocular pressure measurement, fundus examination, etc.
Anterior chamber gonioscopy is the main means of diagnosing anterior chamber angle lesions. It can directly observe the shape and structure of the anterior chamber angle and judge whether there is a lesion. Intraocular pressure measurement can evaluate the situation of intraocular pressure and help to determine whether there is an increase in intraocular pressure caused by anterior chamber angle lesions. Fundus examination can further evaluate the impact of the lesion on other structures in the eye.
3. Treatment of anterior chamber angle lesions
For the treatment of anterior chamber angle lesions, drug treatment and surgical treatment are generally combined. Drug treatment is mainly to control the increase of intraocular pressure through the use of intraocular pressure lowering drugs, so as to reduce the compression and damage of the lesions on other structures of the eye.
Surgical treatment mainly includes anterior chamber angle plasty and anterior chamber angle surgery. Anterior chamber angle plasty is a common surgical method. Its purpose is to restore the normal structure and function of the anterior chamber angle by removing or adjusting the pathological tissue of the anterior chamber angle. Anterior chamber angle surgery is to remove or destroy the pathological tissue directly by using laser or surgical instruments to achieve the purpose of treatment.
The choice of treatment depends on the specific conditions of the patient, including the type of lesion, the severity of the lesion, the age and health status of the patient.
4. Prevention and precautions of anterior chamber angle lesions
The key to prevent anterior chamber angle disease is to do a good job of eye hygiene and protect the tissue and structure of the eye. It is generally recommended to avoid overuse of eyes, prevent eye infection, and conduct eye health examination regularly.
For patients who have suffered from anterior chamber angle lesions, they need to be regularly revisited and treated and rehabilitated according to the doctor's recommendations. At the same time, it is necessary to arrange life and work reasonably, avoid excessive fatigue and mental tension, and maintain good living habits.
summary
Anterior chamber angle lesion is a common ophthalmic disease, which easily leads to glaucoma. For the treatment of this disease, the comprehensive treatment of drugs and surgery can effectively control intraocular pressure and restore the structure and function of the anterior chamber angle. Prevention and precautions are also important to reduce the incidence of anterior chamber angle lesions.
