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About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which increased pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, potentially causing gradual vision loss or blindness.
Common Symptoms
Loss of Peripheral (Side) Vision
Blurred Vision
Halos Around Lights
Eye Pain or Pressure
Redness in the Eye
Headaches
Nausea and Vomiting (in severe cases)
Advanced Treatment Options
Surgical Treatment
1. Laser Surgery Laser Trabeculoplasty – Improves drainage of fluid in the eye to lower intraocular pressure. Laser Iridotomy – Creates a small opening in the iris to relieve pressure in angle-closure glaucoma. Cyclophotocoagulation – Reduces fluid production by targeting part of the ciliary body.2. Conventional Surgery Trabeculectomy – Creates a new drainage channel for fluid to lower eye pressure. Glaucoma Drainage Implants (Shunts/Tubes) – Inserted to help drain fluid when other surgeries fail. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – Less invasive, quicker recovery, often used alongside cataract surgery. 3. Combination Therapy Medications + Surgery – Eye drops may still be used to optimize intraocular pressure even after surgery. 4. Monitoring and Follow-up Regular eye exams and visual field testing are essential to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust therapy.
Treatment Options
- 1. Medications (Eye Drops)
- 2. Laser Therapy
- 3. Surgery
- 4. Lifestyle and Monitoring
- Glaucoma treatment aims to lower intraocular pressure, preserve vision, and prevent further optic nerve damage.