Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a progressive disease caused by excessive fluid pressure on the optic nerve. CODET Vision treats all types of glaucoma using the latest in…
Procedure
The objective of any Glaucoma treatment or surgery is to reduce pressure inside the eye, which prevents further loss of vision and damage to the optic nerve.
While surgery can address all treatable Glaucoma conditions, it is only suitable for optimal candidates. In other cases, medications and laser treatments are available. Here you will find a clear summary of Glaucoma non-surgical treatments, including links to trusted resources with more detail.
Vision loss that has already occurred due to Glaucoma cannot be reversed. However, non-surgical treatments such as prescription eye drops and laser procedures can slow down or stop further vision loss and damage to the optic nerve. In all cases, there are advantages and drawbacks, and the only way to make a decision is to understand the patient’s lifestyle, their specific, unique eyes, and their condition and its stage.
Glaucoma medication in the form of prescription eye drops can help some patients maintain safe levels of eye pressure. They work by either reducing the amount of fluid the eye produces or by helping it drain faster. The drawbacks are: long-term commitment requiring discipline and adherence to a specific schedule multiple times per day, and accurate dosing. Prescription eye drops may have side effects, some of which could be severe.
There are several laser treatment options. Procedures range from those that take only a few minutes in an examination chair to more involved procedures. Laser corrections can match or exceed the long-term pressure control provided by medications without requiring a strict, inconvenient dosing schedule and without the redness, headaches, or other side effects that can occur from prescription eye drops. Laser treatment options include:
CODET provides our experienced doctors with advanced, proven technology and the finest surgical rooms and equipment. We are a team of specialists who work and consult together with one goal: to provide the best care available anywhere in the world to our patients. Our Glaucoma specialist is Dr. Gabriela Avila, Chief of the CODET Vision Institute’s Glaucoma Department.
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