Glaucoma Care & Surgery

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, usually due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Often called the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma typically has no symptoms in its early stages, making regular eye examinations crucial for early detection. At FURIA'S EYE CLINIC, we offer comprehensive glaucoma care — from accurate diagnosis and medical management to advanced surgical treatment.

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Understanding Glaucoma

The optic nerve transmits visual signals from the eye to the brain. When intraocular pressure rises beyond normal levels, it can gradually damage this nerve, leading to progressive loss of peripheral vision and eventually central vision if untreated.

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Types of Glaucoma

• Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma — the most common type; gradual drainage blockage with no symptoms initially
• Angle-Closure Glaucoma — sudden blockage of fluid drainage causing a rapid rise in eye pressure
• Normal-Tension Glaucoma — optic nerve damage despite normal IOP
• Secondary Glaucoma — caused by other eye conditions, injury, or medication
• Congenital Glaucoma — present from birth due to abnormal eye development

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Symptoms of Glaucoma

• Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision — often unnoticed
• Tunnel vision in advanced stages
• Sudden severe eye pain (in acute angle-closure)
• Nausea, vomiting, and headache (in acute attacks)
• Blurred vision and halos around lights

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Glaucoma Diagnosis

A comprehensive glaucoma evaluation at our clinic includes:

• Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement — tonometry
• Optic nerve assessment — slit-lamp examination and OCT
• Visual field testing — perimetry
• Corneal thickness measurement — pachymetry
• Gonioscopy — evaluation of the drainage angle

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Glaucoma Treatment

Medical Management

Eye drops are the first line of treatment, working to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing fluid production or improving drainage.

Laser Treatment

• Laser Trabeculoplasty — improves fluid drainage in open-angle glaucoma
• Laser Iridotomy — creates a small opening in the iris to relieve pressure in angle-closure glaucoma

Glaucoma Surgery

• Trabeculectomy — creates a new drainage pathway to lower IOP
• Glaucoma Drainage Devices — implants to improve fluid outflow
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) — newer, safer surgical options with quicker recovery

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Why Choose FURIA'S EYE CLINIC?

• Experienced glaucoma specialist for accurate diagnosis and management
• Advanced diagnostic technology including OCT and perimetry
• Comprehensive treatment options from medical to surgical
• Long-term monitoring and follow-up care
• Patient education on disease management and medication compliance