Glaucoma

Types of Glaucoma

• Open-Angle Glaucoma: The most common form, where fluid drainage in the eye slows over time, causing pressure to build. This type develops slowly and painlessly.
• Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A more sudden form of the condition, caused by a rapid increase in eye pressure. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.

Symptoms of Glaucoma

In its early stages, glaucoma often has no noticeable symptoms. As the condition progresses, symptoms may include:

• Loss of peripheral (side) vision, often the first sign
• Tunnel vision in advanced stages
• Halos around lights, especially at night
• Eye pain, redness, or blurred vision (in cases of angle-closure glaucoma)
• Nausea and vomiting (in severe cases of angle-closure glaucoma)

How is Glaucoma Treated?

At Prakash Eye Centre, we offer various treatment options to manage glaucoma and prevent further vision loss:

• Prescription Eye Drops: These reduce eye pressure by improving fluid drainage or decreasing the production of eye fluid.
• Laser Treatment: Laser therapy helps to improve the drainage system of the eye, reducing pressure. This is a quick, minimally invasive procedure often used in combination with eye drops.
• Surgery: In more severe cases, surgery may be needed to create a new drainage path for fluid, lowering eye pressure and preventing further optic nerve damage.