Glaucoma Treatment

Glaucoma Treatment refers to the medical approaches used to manage and slow the progression of glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss or blindness. The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower the intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye, which is often the cause of optic nerve damage.

There are several treatment options for glaucoma, including:

1. Medications: Eye drops or oral medications are commonly used to reduce eye pressure by either decreasing fluid production in the eye or improving its drainage.
2. Laser Therapy: Laser procedures like selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) help improve the drainage of fluid from the eye to reduce pressure.
3. Surgery: For advanced or unresponsive cases, surgical options such as trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage implants may be used to create new channels for fluid to leave the eye.
4. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): A newer set of techniques that reduce IOP with less risk and quicker recovery times compared to traditional surgeries.

Regular monitoring and early treatment are crucial for preventing vision loss from glaucoma.

Symptoms of Glaucoma can vary depending on the type and stage of the disease. In many cases, especially early on, glaucoma may not cause noticeable symptoms. Here are the common symptoms based on the type of glaucoma:

1. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) (Most common type)

• Early stages: Often no noticeable symptoms.
• Later stages:
  • Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision.
  • Tunnel vision in advanced cases.
• This form of glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because vision loss happens gradually and without pain.

2. Angle-Closure Glaucoma (Medical emergency)

• Sudden and severe symptoms:
  • Intense eye pain.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Seeing halos or rainbow-colored rings around lights.
  • Redness in the eye.
• These symptoms occur when the drainage angle becomes blocked suddenly, causing a rapid increase in eye pressure.

3. Normal-Tension Glaucoma

• Similar to POAG but occurs even with normal eye pressure.
• Gradual loss of peripheral vision, often unnoticed until advanced.

4. Secondary Glaucoma

• Symptoms depend on the underlying cause (trauma, medication, inflammation).
• Eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, or redness.

5. Congenital Glaucoma (In infants)

• Sensitivity to light.
• Enlarged, cloudy eyes.
• Excessive tearing.

Since glaucoma can progress without clear warning signs, regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and treatment.

Your eye constantly makes aqueous humor. As new aqueous flows into your eye, the same amount should drain out. The fluid drains out through an area called the drainage angle. This process keeps pressure in the eye (called intraocular pressure or IOP) stable. But if the drainage angle is not working properly, fluid builds up. Pressure inside the eye rises, damaging the optic nerve.

The optic nerve is made of more than a million tiny nerve fibers. It is like an electric cable made up of many small wires. As these nerve fibers die, you will develop blind spots in your vision. You may not notice these blind spots until most of your optic nerve fibers have died. If all of the fibers die, you will become blind.

At Sri Onkar Eye & ENT Care Centre

1. Medications:
   • Eye Drops: Prescribed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) by either reducing fluid production or improving drainage.
   • Oral Medications: Sometimes used for additional pressure reduction.
2. Laser Therapy:
   • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): A procedure that uses laser energy to improve fluid drainage from the eye, reducing pressure.
   • Laser Iridotomy: Used in angle-closure glaucoma to create a new drainage path.
3. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS):
   • Micro-Invasive Techniques: Advanced procedures that use tiny devices to help fluid drain more efficiently with less risk and faster recovery.
4. Surgical Interventions:
   • Trabeculectomy: Surgery to create a new drainage channel for the aqueous humor to reduce eye pressure.
   • Glaucoma Drainage Implants: Devices implanted to help fluid drain from the eye.
5. Advanced Techniques:
   • Innovative Surgical Tools: Utilized for precise and effective surgical treatment in complex cases.

Sri Onkar Eye & ENT Care Centre is committed to offering the latest and most effective treatments for managing glaucoma, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care for their condition.

• Medical management of Glaucoma
• Trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma
• Laser surgery (Iridotomy)
• Diagnostic investigations (OCT, HFA)

Sri Onkar Eye & ENT Care Centre in Ambala is a leading healthcare facility renowned for providing exceptional eye and ENT treatments. The center is home to two highly skilled specialists: Dr. Rishi Gautam Aggarwal, a Senior ENT Specialist and Otolaryngologist with over 16 years of experience, and Dr. Jaspreet Aggarwal, an Eye Specialist and Ophthalmologist with 16+ years of expertise. Together, they offer comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions.

Patients trust Sri Onkar for its state-of-the-art medical technology and advanced procedures. The clinic specializes in cutting-edge treatments such as Blade-Free LASIK for vision correction, modern cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and minimally invasive ENT procedures. Their commitment to providing personalized care ensures the best outcomes, while maintaining affordable treatment options.

The center’s patient-focused approach, combined with the experience and expertise of its doctors, ensures high-quality care in a comfortable and professional environment. Whether it’s eye care or ENT treatment, Sri Onkar Eye & ENT Care Centre stands out as the top choice for patients seeking reliable and effective healthcare solutions in Ambala.