Glaucoma Care Treatment
Glaucoma is also referred to as the “silent thief of sight.” It is an advanced eye disease that may result in irreversibly impaired vision if not treated in time. View Care Eye Centre in Mayur Vihar, Delhi provides you with the best possible care for glaucoma and management of the same. The highly experienced specialist-led team at the centre provides you with a comprehensive care system to maintain your vision and quality of life.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases of the optic nerve – so important to the good vision. It is usually caused by damage to this nerve because of a high pressure inside the eyes. Glaucoma accounts for one of the main causes of blindness, particularly in older people; yet, if diagnosed early and given proper treatment, its progress can be slowed and further vision loss can be prevented.
There are two major categories of glaucoma:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: It is the most common form which has a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma: It is a less common, more acute type, which may sometimes result in a sudden and total loss of vision.
As most of the people with glaucoma don’t know they have it, until significant vision loss has already happened, the earlier diagnosis is critical.
Best Glaucoma Treatment in Delhi
View Care offers Delhi patients a range of advanced glaucoma treatment that could meet the condition of each patient. Our approach is very wide and grounded on early detection, as well as monitoring and customized care to address intraocular pressure, to prevent further damage of the optic nerve.
- Diagnostic Services
An accurate diagnosis is the foundation in the proper management of glaucoma. To establish the right diagnosis of your eye condition, we employ the most advanced diagnostic tools.
- Tonometry: Measures the pressure inside the eye, an essential test for detecting glaucoma.
- Optic Nerve Imaging: Provides detailed images of the optic nerve to detect any early signs of damage.
- Visual Field Testing: Assesses peripheral vision to identify any areas of vision loss caused by glaucoma.
- Gonioscopy: Examines the drainage angle of the eye to determine the type of glaucoma.
- Medical Treatments
For most patients, glaucoma can be controlled with medication that reduces intraocular pressure. Our treatments are:
- Eye Drops: This is the first line of treatment which reduces eye pressure by either decreasing the fluid production or enhancing the drainage within the eye.
- Oral Medications: Oral medications can be prescribed when the drops prove to be inadequate for helping in lowering the eye pressure.
- Laser Treatments
There is a chance that laser treatment can be an excellent way of managing glaucoma, especially when it so happens that medical therapy fails.
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): This procedure improves drainage, hence reduces pressure.
- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy: Primarily, this treatment option is used for angle-closure glaucoma to create an opening between the iris and the peripheral chamber to allow fluid passage.
- Surgical Options
Surgery may be necessary when medication and laser treatments fail. Advanced surgical procedures such as:
- Trabeculectomy: A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage channel for eye fluid to come out of the eye, resulting in pressure reduction
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices: A type of implant that helps fluid drain from the eye so that pressure is reduced
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): A group of procedures wherein smaller incisions are done. They are less invasive compared to the usual surgeries.
Why Choose View Care for Glaucoma Treatment?
Choosing the appropriate Centre for glaucoma treatment in Delhi is important for the maintenance of your vision and eye health. At View Care Eye Centre, we have various benefits like:
- Expertise in Glaucoma Management: Our team comprises some of the top glaucoma specialists in Delhi with years of experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of glaucoma.
- Advanced Technology: We use the latest diagnostic and treatment tools to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective care.
- Personalized Care Plans: We understand that glaucoma impacts everyone uniquely, and therefore, we provide you with the most effective treatment plan based on your specific needs.
- Preventive Eye Care: We recommend eye exams regularly. However, those at greater risk are the over 40 age group, a family history of glaucoma, and diabetes or hypertension patients.
Meet Our Glaucoma Specialist in Delhi
As glaucoma specialists in Delhi at View Care, we are proud to have one of the most dedicated glaucoma specialists on our team committed to providing thorough compassionate care and staying updated on all the latest advancements in treatment available in order to offer you all options.
Our specialist will work closely with each patient to educate them about their condition, involve them in their treatment plan, and ensure they understand the importance of ongoing care and monitoring.
Schedule Your Glaucoma Consultation Today
If you have a risk of developing glaucoma or are showing signs such as blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights, it is essential to seek expert care right away. Early detection and treatment can prevent serious vision loss.
Contact View Care Eye Centre today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Gaurav Garg. Let’s help you protect your vision with our comprehensive glaucoma care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glaucoma is the condition where the permanent loss of vision occurs due to damage to the optic nerve which transmits the signals from the eye to the brain.
Mostly it occurs when the pressure inside the eye increases due to excessive aqueous humor formation (water inside the eye) or a decrease in its drainage.
It is the single second largest reason for vision loss in the world after cataract, the danger here is that vision loss here is permanent, unlike cataract.
More than 1.1 crore individuals above the age of 40 years are suffering from Glaucoma in India alone. It affects females more with a higher prevalence of angle-closure glaucoma among them.
Glaucoma with its inherent nature of causing permanent visual loss and typical detection in an advanced stage has been nicknamed The Silent Thief of Sight. In the early stages, the symptoms are vague and usually not noticed by an individual till it is late.
The major types of Glaucoma are
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Congenital Glaucoma
- Secondary Glaucoma
The risk factors of Glaucoma are
- Increasing Age – Especially if more than 40 years or old
- Race – Asians have a higher tendency to develop Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Family History of Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension – H/o high eye pressure
- Myopia
- Trauma or injury to the eye
- History of thyroid disease
The following are the Glaucoma symptoms among open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma patients:
- Blurring to Loss of vision
- Tunnel vision
- Sudden onset of pain in the eye
- Redness
- Frequent changes in spectacle power
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Severe Headache
- Halos around light
Unfortunately, vision loss in glaucoma is irreversible by any remedy. The goal of the treatment is to prevent further loss of vision and reduce or halt the progression of glaucoma. The treatment options vary depending on the severity which is assessed based on the baseline investigations namely, Visual fields, RNFL OCT, and Optic Disc Photos.
- Anti-glaucoma Medications – Prostaglandins, Beta-blockers, Alpha-adrenergic, Carbonic anhydrase, Parasympathomimetic, Epinephrine, Hyperosmotic Agents. They are either given as mono or combined therapy.
- Laser Treatment– Selective laser Trabeculoplasty is performed in cases of open-angle glaucoma. Iridotomy, where a tiny hole is created for the release of the pressure build-up due to accumulation of fluid in cases of angle closure glaucoma.
- Surgery– Trabeculectomy is the gold standard surgery for the control of advanced glaucoma. In newer technologies, various shunt procedures and implants have been introduced as an adjunct.
