Understanding The Condition
Glaucoma Awareness
Glaucoma is damage to your eye’s optic nerve which is usually caused by pressure build-up in the fluid of the eye.
It tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. Regular check-ups are essential because early detection is the only way to prevent severe vision loss.
Warning Signs
Common Symptoms
Halos Around Lights
Seeing rainbow-colored circles or halos around bright lights.
Vision Loss
Gradual or sudden loss of vision, primarily affecting your side vision first.
Redness in Eye
Noticeable redness in the white part of the eye due to pressure.
Hazy Looking Eye
The cornea may appear cloudy or hazy instead of clear.
Nausea or Vomiting
Severe eye pressure can trigger feelings of sickness or vomiting.
Severe Eye Pain
Sudden, intense throbbing pain in the eye or forehead.
Tunnel Vision
Narrowed vision where you can only see straight ahead, losing peripheral sight.
Diagnosis
Our doctors diagnose Glaucoma via comprehensive testing protocols:
- Conducting a thorough vision assessment test.
- Checking the optic nerve for signs of damage.
- Conducting a Tonometry test to check intra-ocular pressure.
- Measuring central corneal thickness.
- Taking a Fundus exam and requesting visual fields & OCT investigations.
Treatment Protocol
At The Laser Eye Care , treatment is targeted based on your specific condition:
- Eye Drops: To reduce the formation of fluid in the eye or increase its outflow.
- YAG Laser: Increases the flow of the fluid from the eye or stops fluid blockage depending on the Glaucoma type.
- Microsurgery: If required, a trabeculectomy procedure creates a new channel to drain fluid and ease eye pressure.
