In this case blurred vision, severe pain, rainbow haloes around lights, and nausea and vomiting should bring the person to a doctor immediately. Unless this condition is treated promptly, blindness can result in a day or two. Other conditions such as injuries, certain drugs, hemorrhages, tumors, and inflammations can block outflow channels in the eye, increasing inner eye pressure. Glaucoma is usually treated and controlled with eye drops given 2 to 4 times a day or by pills given in various combinations. These medications act to decrease eye pressure either by assisting flow of fluid out of the eye or by decreasing the amount of fluid entering the eye.
Treatment also helps prevent further damage as well as preserving existing vision.
Although there may not be any medical help which may restore lost vision with any of these eye conditions, there is a variety of services available which help a person best utilize their remaining vision and continue to participate in most routine activities. Visually Impaired at no cost to the individual.