Early and correct diagnosis of glaucoma, the second most common cause of blindness, helps to reduce the risk of the disease and preserve the quality of life of the patient. It is the need for such examinations that is brought to the attention of the World Week of Glaucoma every year, which this year is on 12-18 March 2023, and the Slovak Glaucoma Society offers free measurement of intraocular pressure for the public.
–Early and correct diagnosis is crucial for every disease - especially for diseases such as glaucoma, where it is possible to intervene in time and set up targeted treatment so that it does not result in blindness. In this way, it is possible to contribute as much as possible to maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the patient. said Lenka Dunajová-Družkovská, State Secretary.
Each year, the Slovak glaucoma society has its activities to the challenges of the World Glaucoma Week. It organizes free pressure measurement in various cities of the Slovak Republic, lectures for students, educators and seniors. It also publishes a newsletter for the professional public. The reward for the activity involved is the finding that an increasing proportion of the population understands the concept of glaucoma and contributes to early detection of the disease by their active participation. Maintain the quality of life of a patient with glaucoma can be timely and correct diagnosis by the doctor, not least by compliance with the recommended treatment by the patient, stressed the president of the Slovak glaucoma company Maria Praženicová.
In medical terminology, glaucoma is one of the eye diseases associated with damage to the optic nerve. It is associated with worsening peripheral vision and may lead to blindness if late detection, late and inadequate treatment. The incidence of glaucoma in our adult population over the age of 40 is about two percent. However, it already occurs in children and newborns.
This is usually a slow-moving disease with no more pronounced symptoms. It is associated with increased intraocular pressure, but this may not be noticed at all by the patient. Therefore, it is the measurement of intraocular pressure that is very important for early detection. However, patients affected by the disease may also experience subtle symptoms such as mild headache, eye pain, eye pain, eye fatigue. There is also an acute form of glaucoma when the patient seeks out a doctor with headaches, eyes, eye redness, or decreased vision.

For example, there is a risk of glaucoma in people over 40 years of age, short-sightedness or distant vision over 4 dioptres, vascular diseases, low blood pressure, migraines, eye injuries, or frequent eye inflammation or smoking. In normal examination, the eye doctor may identify certain symptoms that may lead to suspicion of the disease. However, a complete eye examination is required to diagnose glaucoma. In addition to the intraocular pressure measurement, the optic nerve, the field of vision by perimetric examination and other specialised examinations should be evaluated in patients suspected of glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a disease that cannot be cured completely. However, treatment can slow the progression of the disease and prevent the effects that impair the patient's visual function and hence quality of life.
Measurements of intraocular pressure and lecture on glaucoma during the Slovak World Glaucoma Week 12.3.-18.3. 2023
Banská Bystrica:
14.3. from 09:00 to 15:00 Europa Shopping Center
15.3. from 08:00 am. Gymnasium of Andrej Sládkovič, 09:50 p.m. Catholic high school of Štefan Moyzes
Bratislava:
15.3. + 16.3. 13:00 - 17:00 Optics Live, Leškova 3 A
5-10-14 a.m. Optics Live, Leškova 3 A
17.3. 13:00 - 3:00 p.m. Vesely Eye Clinic
Košice:
15.3. 10:00 University Hospital L. Pasteura Polyclinic Tr. SNP 1 , 6th floor
14.3. and 16.3.09:00-14:00 VOT measurement University Hospital L.Pasteura PAVILÓN IV, Ocular Department-Glaucomo Ambulance, Rastislavová 43, 1st floor
17.3. 13:00 - 3:00 p.m. Vesely Eye Clinic
New Locks: 16.3. 09:00-13:00 FNsP lobby
Trnava: 14.3.09 a.m. 2 p.m. Faculty Hospital vestibul PCHD
Žilina: 17.3. 07:30 - 10:00 a.m. measurement of VOT Ocular ambulance , Medivas Building, Vojtecha Spanyola, Žilina 11:00 - 14:00 lecture on glaucoma and visual impairment in the Secondary School of Health, Žilina in cooperation with the Union of blind and sightless Slovakia + measurement of eye pressure
Trebišov:14.3.9:00-14:00 pm measurement VOT MUDr. Henrieta Miháliková, Poliklinika-Ocular ambulance, Class SNP 3818/91 A, 075 01 Trebišov, 1st floor
Bardejov:13.3-17.3. (all week) 8:30-15:30 measurement VOT MUDr. Daniela Foľtová, Eye optics at Hradbách, Stöcklová 56/9, 085 01 Bardejov