Glaucoma treatment focuses on protecting the optic nerve and slowing further vision loss caused by glaucoma. Since glaucoma can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms, regular eye examinations, eye pressure monitoring, and timely treatment are important for preserving vision.
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
A comprehensive glaucoma evaluation may include checking intraocular pressure, examining the optic nerve, assessing the visual field, and using imaging such as OCT when appropriate. Your ophthalmologist will recommend treatment based on the type and severity of glaucoma, eye pressure, optic nerve health, and individual risk factors.
Glaucoma Treatment Options
Depending on your condition, glaucoma treatment may involve prescription eye drops that help lower eye pressure, laser procedures such as laser trabeculoplasty or laser iridotomy, or glaucoma surgery when other approaches are insufficient. Some patients may require a combination of treatments and regular follow-up to monitor disease progression.