Glaucoma
Glaucoma occurs from damage to the eye’s optic nerve and can often lead to loss of vision and blindness. It is most-often painless so you won’t know that the damage is occuring until late in the disease you may notice loss of peripheral vision. To detect glaucoma, our highly trained doctors will perform a proper screening to determine severity, examine the damage, and help you manage your glaucoma. Glaucoma is inheritable and your risk is greatly increased if you have an immediate family member with glaucoma. Trauma and certain medications can also lead to glaucoma.
Early detection of glaucoma is crucial in preventing vision loss and blindness; the earlier the better. However, there is no official cure for glaucoma. There are several treatment methods that manage, slow down, or halt the process. Treatment for glaucoma will vary depending on the stage and severity for each individual patient. You should have a glaucoma screening at least every two years or more often if you have a postive family history.
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