Glaucoma Surgery Ahmedabad
It is an eye disease that can cause loss of vision. Often called a “Sneak Thief Of Sight”, Glaucoma is deadly because there are no early warning signs. In fact, you may be suffering from Glaucoma but do not know it. By the time you experience some vision loss, irreversible damage has already occurred. Fortunately, treatment can save your eyes if Glaucoma is detected early.What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a very dangerous eye disease and a silent killer of vision too and the second most common cause of blindness in the world. As it does not display any early warning signs, many sufferers do not know that they may have Glaucoma, and by the time there is a noticeable symptom, irreversible damage could have already occurred.
It causes damage to the optic nerve because of elevated intraocular pressure. In its early stages, glaucoma may present no symptoms and can gradually damage sight without warning.
How is Glaucoma detected?
Since Glaucoma has no noticeable symptoms. It can only be diagnosed through a routine Eye check-up by measuring the Eye Pressure and some specific tests, of which the Gold Standard test is the Field of Vision Test (Perimetry). Only an Eye Examination can detect glaucoma.
Who are at risk for Glaucoma?
Those over 40 years of age having a family history of Glaucoma, high Myopia, high blood pressure, or diabetes and those who have suffered any eye injuries in the past or have used steroids are all at high risk of Glaucoma. While older adults are at high risk, it can strike at any age.
Can I have Glaucoma even if I have Normal Vision?
Yes. Glaucoma often goes unrecognized until significant permanent damage and some loss of sight have occurred. which is peripheral; it is only field of vision- through Perimetry testing it is diagnosed.
How is Glaucoma Treated?
Glaucoma is usually controlled with eye drops taken daily. These medications lower eye pressure, either by decreasing the amount of aqueous fluid produced within the eye or by improving the flow through the drainage angle.
Never change or stop taking your medications without consulting your ophthalmologist.
Once you are taking medications for Glaucoma, your ophthalmologist will want to see you more frequently. Typically, you can expect to visit your ophthalmologist every three to four months. This will vary depending on your treatment needs.
If medications don’t work and symptoms become severe, then Surgery is recommended.
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