Glaucoma Care: Protecting Your Vision
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. At Emerald Point Eye Care, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive glaucoma care to protect your vision and maintain your quality of life.
Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the vital connection between your eye and brain. This damage is often caused by an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), the fluid pressure inside your eye.
How Glaucoma Impacts Vision
Glaucoma develops slowly and painlessly, making it important to screen for regularly.
Silent Vision Loss
Most people don’t notice symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred.
Irreversible Damage
Once the optic nerve is damaged by glaucoma, vision loss is permanent.
Peripheral Vision Loss
Glaucoma often limits peripheral vision first, which can go unnoticed.
Central Vision Loss
Glaucoma can progress to affect central vision, leading to blindness.
Our Glaucoma Care Services
At Emerald Point Eye Care, we offer a range of comprehensive eye care services to treat glaucoma.
Comprehensive Eye Exams: Early detection of glaucoma is key. We thoroughly assess your eye health during routine eye exams.
Glaucoma Testing: Precise glaucoma testing safeguards your vision. We measure eye pressure, image nerves, and assess vision fields, enabling timely interventions.
Personalized Treatment: Tailored glaucoma treatments to meet your needs. We ensure optimal vision and eye health, aligning with your lifestyle.
Patient Education: Empowering you with knowledge is our priority. We explain tests, treatments, and glaucoma management.
Protect Your Vision
Frequently Asked Questions
- Individuals over age 60
- Those with a family history of glaucoma
- People of African or Hispanic descent
- Individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure
- Those with a history of eye injury or steroid use
Yes, glaucoma can run in families. If you have a family history of glaucoma, you are at increased risk.
There is no cure for glaucoma, but treatment can prevent further vision loss.
The frequency of eye exams depends on your risk factors. Your eye doctor will recommend a schedule that’s right for you.
In most cases, glaucoma has no noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred.