Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. It is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. Eye optic nerve disorders all cause damage on carriying information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma usually has few or no initial symptoms so it’s important that you identify it in early stages to prevent any vision loss if it’s possible
Eyedrops
Eyedrops are the main treatment for glaucoma. There are several different types that can be used, but they all work by reducing the pressure in your eyes. They’re normally used between 1 and 4 times a day. It’s important to use them as directed, even if you haven’t noticed any problems with your vision. Your sight is at risk if you don’t stick to the recommended treatment.
Laser surgery
involves an intense light beam that helps drain fluid in your eyes. There are several forms of laser treatment. These are:
Cyclophotocoagulation
This is when your doctor points a laser beam directly into a structure in your eye. Its purpose is to ease pressure in your eye. This is usually the last option when other laser treatments do not work.
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT)
ALT clears whatever is blocking your eyes from draining fluid. This treatment is common but does not work with everyone with glaucoma.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
This is a laser beam that helps create a small hole in your iris. This is ideal when the space between the eye’s iris is very small.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
This is when your physician directs low-level laser beams only at the points in your eye with the most pressure. It is the next option when ALT does not ease the pressure. Most doctors prefer this as the first option for laser glaucoma treatment.