What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure). It can lead to vision loss if not managed effectively. At Mediclinic Eye Care Center, we provide comprehensive care to manage and treat glaucoma, helping to preserve your vision and maintain your quality of life.
Types of Glaucoma Treatments:
1. Medications
- Prostaglandin Analogs: Increase the outflow of fluid from the eye.
- Beta Blockers: Decrease the production of intraocular fluid
- Alpha Agonists: Reduce fluid production and increase outflow
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors: Lower fluid production brinzolamide).
- Rho Kinase Inhibitors: Increase fluid outflow
- Combination Drops: Include two or more medications to enhance efficacy .
2. Laser Therapy
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT):
- A gentle laser procedure that improves the drainage of intraocular fluid through the trabecular meshwork.
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT):
- An older laser technique that also aims to improve fluid drainage but is less commonly used today compared to SLT.
Laser Iridotomy or Iridectomy:
- Used in angle-closure glaucoma to create a small hole in the peripheral iris to improve fluid flow and reduce pressure.
3. Surgical Options
Trabeculectomy:
- A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for intraocular fluid to escape the eye, reducing pressure.
Tube Shunt Surgery
- Involves implanting a small tube and plate to help drain excess fluid and lower intraocular pressure.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS):
- Includes several techniques designed to reduce IOP with less risk and faster recovery time compared to traditional surgery
Symptoms Of Glaucoma:
