Glaucoma Services
Glaucoma, also known as “Silent thief of sight” is an asymptomatic disease in which the optic nerve is damaged leading to irreversible loss of visual field.
It happens due to raised intraocular pressure (IOP) – The raised intra ocular pressure (IOP) is caused by the imbalance between the production and drainage of aqueous in the anterior chamber of the eye.
People are more vulnerable for glaucoma includes age above 40 years, mature cataract, diabetes, myopia, trauma, certain retinal diseases and a family history of glaucoma.
Glaucoma is cured with lowering the eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Depending on the condition, options may include the following: Such as, prescription of eye drops, laser treatment, oral medications, surgery or/ and combination of these treatments.
We at Prime Eye Hospital & LASIK Centre Alwar look into the patient thoroughly with use Perimetry, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) and then the treatment is personalized to the patient to maintain his vision and quality of life.
