Conditions / Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, and one of Vision Clinic's core areas of expertise. Here we bring together, in one place, the questions our patients ask us most about this disease: what it is, how it's diagnosed, what treatment options exist, and what happens if it isn't treated in time.

Articles

What is glaucoma?

A clear explanation of what glaucoma is and why it needs to be treated early.

Does glaucoma have a cure?

Why glaucoma has no cure, but can be controlled for life.

Early symptoms of glaucoma

Why glaucoma has almost no early symptoms, and how to catch it in time.

How is glaucoma diagnosed?

The studies that, together, confirm and classify glaucoma.

OCT for glaucoma

How optical coherence tomography detects glaucoma damage before the patient notices it.

Computerized visual field testing and glaucoma

What visual field testing measures and why it's key to monitoring glaucoma.

Glaucoma treatments

How we choose between drops, laser, and surgery for each case.

Glaucoma eye drops

How pressure-lowering drops work, and why consistency matters so much.

Glaucoma surgery

When surgery is considered, and what surgical options exist.

SLT laser for glaucoma

How selective laser trabeculoplasty works, and what to expect on procedure day.

Can glaucoma cause blindness?

Why untreated glaucoma can lead to blindness, and how to prevent it.