Canadian singer Fabienne Thibeault has revealed she is being treated for glaucoma and may develop age-related macular degeneration in the years to come. Both of these eye diseases can seriously damage eyesight.
Canadian singer Fabienne Thibeault, who will be the guest of the French television show “L’instant de luxe” on Monday February 24, has made revelations about her health, as shown in an exclusive excerpt from the show unveiled by the site Non Stop People.
The one who played the role of Marie-Jeanne in the hit musical Starmania, now 67, spoke of her sight problems, which seem rather serious.
“I’m nearsighted, I’m being treated for glaucoma and I’m predicted to have AMD,” the “The World Is Stoned” singer told host Jordan De Luxe. “I’m predicted possibly not to see anymore,” said the singer.
Glaucoma is irreversible but can be prevented from progressing
First cause of visual impairment in people over the age of 50, age-related muscular degeneration (AMD) affects approximately one million people in France. This disease of multifactorial origin corresponds to a degradation of part of the retina (the macula), which can lead to the loss of central vision.
But, although very disabling “AMD never makes you completely blind since the peripheral part of the retina remains intact. Researchers are working to improve the management of the different forms of AMD”, specifies theInserm.
On the other hand, glaucoma, if not caught in time, can lead to total loss of sight. Leading cause of blindness in Francethis disease is manifested by irreversible damage to the optic nerve, caused by pressure intraocular greater than 21 mmHg.
However, it is possible to thprevent its progression with an adopted treatment or a localized intervention (laser or surgery). Hence the importance of screening, which should be systematic after 40 years, especially in myopes.
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