Discover our comprehensive approach to glaucoma diagnosis, treatment and recent advancements in care. Understanding the intricacies of glaucoma diagnosis and treatment is essential for preserving vision health. At Aegis by Abraham Eye Associates, our Optometrists are Glaucoma experts and employ state-of-the-art technology to accurately tests and diagnose glaucoma in order to determine the most suitable treatment options.
Diagnosing Glaucoma:
Diagnosing glaucoma involves assessing various aspects of eye health and risk factors. Your Optometrist will evaluate factors such as age, ethnicity, family history, eye conditions, and medication use. Standard glaucoma tests include tonometry to measure eye pressure and ophthalmoscopy to examine the optic nerve. Additional tests may be conducted to provide a comprehensive evaluation.
- Perimetry: This visual field test maps your complete field of vision, helping detect any abnormalities.
- Gonioscopy: This exam assesses the angle between your iris and cornea to determine the type of glaucoma.
- Pachymetry: Measuring corneal thickness aids in interpreting eye pressure readings accurately.
Regular eye exams are crucial, especially if you possess any risk factors, to detect glaucoma early and initiate timely treatment.
Treating Glaucoma:
While glaucoma is not curable, treatment aims to slow disease progression by reducing intraocular pressure (IOP). Managing IOP is crucial to preserving optic nerve health and preventing vision loss.
Limitations of standard treatments:Â
Traditional treatments like eye drops and laser surgery effectively lower IOP but present challenges such as patient compliance and side effects. Eye drops can be challenging to adminster consistently, and surgery carries risks such as infection and inflammation.
Recent Advances in Glaucoma Treatment:
Exciting developments offer alternatives and improvements to traditional treatments:
- Enhanced Eye Drops: Innovative technologies aim to enhance drug delivery and improve medication effectiveness, reducing patient error and enhancing quality of life.
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): These procedures involve micro-incisions through the cornea to implant devices that facilitate fluid drainage, reducing internal pressure with minimal tissue trauma.
