Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma Overview

As the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60, glaucoma is not something you can ignore. Unfortunately, many patients are unaware they may have glaucoma symptoms as they may not appear until they interfere with vision.

Although there is no cure for glaucoma, the earlier it is detected, and you can start treatment, the better your chance of preserving your vision. Don’t wait—schedule an eye exam today.

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Types of Glaucoma

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Most patients have this type of glaucoma. In open-angle glaucoma, the structure of the eye appears normal; however, fluid does not properly go through the eye’s drain, called the trabecular meshwork.

Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Although not as common, angle-closure glaucoma can appear suddenly as a buildup of pressure in your eye. Poor drainage may be caused by the angle between the iris and the cornea—where the drainage channel is located.

It can also happen when the pupil opens too wide, which narrows the angle and blocks fluid flow.

Who is at Risk?

  • Adults over 40 years of age
  • Anyone with a family history of glaucoma
  • Anyone with prior eye injuries
  • Existing vision conditions like nearsightedness or farsightedness
  • High eye pressure
  • Diabetics and those who suffer from migraines or high blood pressure

Glaucoma Treatment

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Using short pulses of low-energy laser light, SLT targets melanin-containing cells in the trabecular meshwork. This helps fluids drain out of the eye, which reduces intraocular pressure (IOP), which can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. SLT can help you avoid more invasive surgery and may lower your dependence on medications or eye drops. Ask your eye doctor about SLT during your appointment.
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Durysta Implant

Durysta is a tiny, dissolvable implant your eye doctor places in your eye to help lower eye pressure. This glaucoma treatment is administered one time by your eye doctor and should not be given in the same eye more than once. The Durysta implant works for several months, and clinical trials have shown it reduces eye pressure for 15 weeks. Find out more about the Durysta and if it’s right for you during your appointment.
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iStent®

It may be the world’s smallest medical device, but patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma can expect big results from iStent®. This technology can be implanted during cataract surgery and increase the eye’s ability to drain fluid, which helps reduce pressure in your eye. Patients who choose iStent® may not need as many glaucoma medications—but this will be at the discretion of your eye doctor. See if this solution is right for you during your appointment.
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Hydrus®

The Hydrus® Microstent is approved for use in combination with cataract surgery to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with mild-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. Implanting a Hydrus® during cataract surgery may allow you to eliminate the use of one or more glaucoma eye drops. Find out if this solution is right for you during your appointment.
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Glaucoma Diagnostic Technology

OCT

The OCT is an innovative diagnostic machine used to process retina health. The retina is a collection of tissue in the back of the eye responsible for capturing light and transmitting it to your brain. The OCT scans the retina and optic nerve with a laser. It then processes information and measurements taken from the retina, macula, optic nerve, and all surrounding retinal tissue. Along with glaucoma, the OCT can monitor other eye diseases like macular degeneration and diabetes. Find out more during your appointment.
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