Glaucoma Management
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve,
which carries the images we see to the brain, is damaged. The optic nerve is
like an electric cable containing about 1.2 million wires. Glaucoma can
damage nerve fibers, causing blind spots to develop.
Glaucoma develops when pressure builds up in the eye
when the clear liquid called the aqueous humor, which normally flows in and
out of the eye, is prevented from draining properly. This can happen in
different ways, depending on the type of glaucoma. The resulting increase in
pressure within the eye can damage the optic nerve.
what are the warning signs of glaucoma:
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blurred vision or
"halos" around lights |
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problems focusing on
objects |
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difficulty adjusting
eyes in dark places |
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frequent change of
eyeglasses which doesn't help |
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loss of peripheral
vision |
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aching or discomfort
around eyes |
We are now offering SLT - Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
- for the treatment of glaucoma. The procedure is painless, and if successful,
can result in better control of glaucoma and reduction or elimination of
expensive medications.
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