Glaucoma Evaluation
Glaucoma Evaluation
Overview
Glaucoma is a progressive optic nerve disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. Because glaucoma often develops without early symptoms, regular screening and ongoing monitoring are essential. Our practice provides comprehensive glaucoma care focused on early detection, individualized treatment, and long-term preservation of vision.
Glaucoma is a progressive optic nerve disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. Because glaucoma often develops without early symptoms, regular screening and ongoing monitoring are essential. Our practice provides comprehensive glaucoma care focused on early detection, individualized treatment, and long-term preservation of vision.
Understanding Glaucoma
Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma typically occurs when elevated eye pressure or reduced optic nerve tolerance causes gradual nerve damage. Many patients are unaware they have glaucoma until significant vision loss has occurred.
Glaucoma typically occurs when elevated eye pressure or reduced optic nerve tolerance causes gradual nerve damage. Many patients are unaware they have glaucoma until significant vision loss has occurred.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
You may have a higher risk of glaucoma if you:
You may have a higher risk of glaucoma if you:
Are over the age of 50
Are over the age of 50
Have a close family member with glaucoma
Have a close family member with glaucoma
Have high eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
Have high eye pressure (intraocular pressure)
Are short-sighted (myopic)
Are short-sighted (myopic)
Have diabetes
Have diabetes
Have a very thin cornea
Have a very thin cornea
Have African or Caribbean ancestry
Have African or Caribbean ancestry
Have certain other eye conditions
Have certain other eye conditions
Have previously been told that your eye pressure is elevated
Have previously been told that your eye pressure is elevated
Diagnostic Evaluation
Diagnostic Evaluation
Glaucoma assessment may include:
Glaucoma assessment may include:
Eye pressure measurement
Eye pressure measurement
Optic nerve imaging
Optic nerve imaging
Visual field testing
Visual field testing
Corneal thickness evaluation
Corneal thickness evaluation
Retinal nerve fiber analysis
Retinal nerve fiber analysis
Treatment Options
Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored to the individual patient and may include:
Treatment is tailored to the individual patient and may include:
Prescription eye drops
Prescription eye drops
Laser procedures
Laser procedures
Surgical intervention
Surgical intervention
Long-term monitoring
Long-term monitoring
Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care
Our goal is to preserve vision while minimizing treatment burden and maintaining quality of life. Glaucoma requires continuity and careful follow-up. We work closely with patients to create sustainable treatment plans and provide ongoing education throughout the course of care.
Our goal is to preserve vision while minimizing treatment burden and maintaining quality of life. Glaucoma requires continuity and careful follow-up. We work closely with patients to create sustainable treatment plans and provide ongoing education throughout the course of care.