Protecting the optic nerve depends on detection, monitoring and pressure control.
Glaucoma care is centered on protecting the optic nerve over time. At Gupta Eye Center, evaluation may include eye-pressure measurement, optic-nerve assessment, visual-field testing and imaging when appropriate, followed by a discussion of monitoring, medicines, laser or surgical options depending on the diagnosis.
The options below are common approaches that may be discussed. The appropriate plan depends on examination findings, diagnosis, eye health and individual needs.
Many glaucoma medicines lower pressure by reducing fluid production or improving drainage. They generally need consistent daily use.
Certain laser procedures can improve drainage or lower eye pressure in appropriate types of glaucoma.
If medicines and/or laser are not sufficient, surgery may be recommended to improve fluid drainage and reduce eye pressure.
Your vision, symptoms, previous eye care, medicines, health conditions and treatment goals are reviewed first.
Tests are selected according to the concern and may include vision testing, eye pressure, slit-lamp examination, dilation or imaging.
Findings are reviewed with you, along with appropriate options, expected benefits, limitations, risks and follow-up.
These answers provide general guidance. Diagnosis and treatment decisions require an individual eye examination.
Book ConsultationThere is currently no cure that restores optic-nerve damage from glaucoma. Treatment can lower eye pressure and help prevent or slow further vision loss.
The most common form often has no noticeable early symptoms. Peripheral vision can be affected gradually, so comprehensive eye examination and testing are important for people at risk.
Their main purpose is to lower eye pressure and protect the optic nerve from further damage. You may not feel or see a difference when the drops are working, which is why consistent use is important.
Laser may be used for certain types of glaucoma to help eye fluid drain and lower pressure. Whether it is appropriate depends on the glaucoma type, pressure target and previous treatment.
Surgery may be considered when medicines and laser do not lower pressure enough, are not tolerated, or when the clinical situation requires a different approach.
Sudden severe eye pain, marked redness, headache, nausea/vomiting, blurred vision or rainbow halos can occur in acute angle-closure glaucoma and require urgent assessment.
These independent public eye-health resources provide additional general reading alongside the information discussed during consultation.
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