Glaucoma

Aqueous fluid in your eye is responsible for regulating pressure. Sometimes, the fluid can drain improperly, resulting in optic nerve damage. This damage is what causes your vision to be impaired. Although glaucoma can present itself without any prior family history, it is often an inherited disease. Individuals with a family history of glaucoma should receive annual eye exams.

During your eye exam, the provider will examine several aspects of your eye including: eye pressure, drainage angle, optic nerve, cornea thickness, and peripheral vision. Together, these tests will provide us with accurate information on the state of your eye and the possible presence of glaucoma.

With early detection, glaucoma is treatable. Depending on the level of severity, you may be prescribed medication in the form of eye drops to help regulate pressure in the eye. Other options include laser surgery which can increase the flow of fluid. In the most severe cases, we may perform microsurgery to create a new drainage channel resulting in lower pressure. These methods, in most cases, can be extremely effective.