Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma Treatment for the R.K. Eye & Retina Center website. This version is scientific, emotionally connecting, bilingual, and optimized for middle-aged to elderly demographics, especially those managing diabetes, hypertension, or family history of eye diseases.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive, irreversible damage to the optic nerve—the connection between your eye and brain. It’s caused by increased pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP), which slowly harms your vision without noticeable symptoms early on.
If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent blindness.
Who is at Risk?
- Age 40+
- Diabetics & Hypertensives
- Family history of glaucoma
- People using long-term steroids (eye drops/tablets)
- Those with history of eye injury or surgery
- Individuals with high myopia or hyperopia
Common Symptoms (Often Too Late)
- Loss of peripheral (side) vision
- Difficulty seeing in dim light
- Halos around lights
- Eye pain, redness (in acute glaucoma)
- Gradual tunnel vision in advanced stages
Types of Glaucoma
- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)– Most common, slow & silent
- Angle Closure Glaucoma– Sudden pressure rise, needs emergency treatment
- Normal Tension Glaucoma–Even with normal IOP, nerve damage occurs
- Secondary Glaucoma–Due to trauma, inflammation, medications, or diabetes
- Congenital Glaucoma–Rare, present at birth (in children)
Diagnosis – Early Detection Saves Vision
At R.K. Eye & Retina Center, we conduct a comprehensive glaucoma workup using:
- IOP measurement (Tonometry)
- Optic nerve head evaluation (Ophthalmoscopy)
- Pachymetry (Corneal thickness)
- Visual Field Test (Perimetry)
- OCT Scan (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Treatment Options
- Eye Drops & Medications
- Reduce pressure by increasing fluid drainage or reducing production
- Must be taken regularly – lifelong in many cases
- Laser Procedures
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) – opens drainage channels
- YAG Iridotomy – for angle-closure glaucoma
- Eye Drops & Medications
- Trabeculectomy– creates new drainage pathway
- Implants (valves/shunts) – for complex or failed cases
Why RK Eye for Glaucoma Care?
- Early detection with world-class diagnostics
- Personalized treatment plans (not one-size-fits-all)
- Regular monitoring with digital tracking
- Expert retina & glaucoma consultants
- Counseling & reminder systems for medicine compliance
- Affordable glaucoma packages
Frequently Asked Question
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Can glaucoma be cured?
No, but it can be controlled if caught early. Vision loss cannot be reversed.
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Do I need surgery immediately?
Not always. Many patients do well with just medications or lasers.
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Is treatment lifelong?
Yes, in most cases glaucoma management is lifelong.
Schedule a Glaucoma Screening Today?
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