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Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. It is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve. Ashish Surgical & Medical Eye Care Hospital in Vadodara offers glaucoma evaluation and treatment to help patients manage this condition and preserve their vision. In this article, we will discuss glaucoma, its symptoms, and the evaluation and treatment options available at Ashish Surgical & Medical Eye Care Hospital in Vadodara.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending visual signals from the eye to the brain. The damage to the optic nerve is usually caused by increased pressure in the eye, called intraocular pressure. This pressure can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve and eventually lead to blindness.

Types of Glaucoma

There are several types of glaucoma, including:

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma. It occurs when the drainage canals in the eye become clogged, leading to increased intraocular pressure. This type of glaucoma usually develops slowly over time and may not cause noticeable symptoms until the later stages of the disease.

Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma is less common than open-angle glaucoma, but it is a medical emergency. This type of glaucoma occurs when the iris blocks the drainage canals in the eye, leading to a sudden increase in intraocular pressure. Symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma include severe eye pain, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Normal-Tension Glaucoma

Normal-tension glaucoma is a type of glaucoma that occurs even when the intraocular pressure is within the normal range. The exact cause of this type of glaucoma is unknown, but it is believed to be related to poor blood flow to the optic nerve.

Glaucoma Evaluation at Ashish Surgical & Medical Eye Care Hospital

At Ashish Surgical & Medical Eye Care Hospital in Vadodara, glaucoma evaluation begins with a comprehensive eye exam. This exam includes a visual acuity test, a dilated eye exam, and a tonometry test to measure the intraocular pressure. In addition, our eye specialists use advanced technology such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing to detect any signs of glaucoma.

Glaucoma Treatment at Ashish Surgical & Medical Eye Care Hospital

If glaucoma is detected during the evaluation, our eye specialists will work with the patient to develop a treatment plan. Treatment options for glaucoma may include:

Eye Drops

Eye drops are the most common form of glaucoma treatment. They work by reducing the production of aqueous humor, which is the fluid that circulates through the eye and maintains intraocular pressure.

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment can be used to lower intraocular pressure by improving the drainage of aqueous humor in the eye. There are several types of laser treatments available, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI).

Surgery

In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat glaucoma. The most common type of glaucoma surgery is trabeculectomy, which involves creating a new drainage channel in the eye to lower intraocular pressure.

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