Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve. Open angle glaucoma, the most common form, results in increased eye pressure. Increased eye pressure causes optic nerve damage and can lead to vision loss.
There are often no early symptoms which is why 50% of cases go undetected because it often occurs without pain or warning. Therefore, a comprehensive eye exam is recommended on a yearly basis for early detection and treatment for glaucoma.
To diagnose and treat glaucoma, we perform visual field testing, measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness, and assess, photograph, and scan the optic nerve using the best technologies available. In general, treatment for glaucoma consists of prescription eye drops with the aim of lowering intraocular pressure and preventing permanent vision loss.
As part of successful glaucoma management, we recommend that our patients with glaucoma visit us for periodic checkups as prescribed.