Glaucoma is an ocular condition that can cause loss of peripheral vision. Glaucoma can be checked for during a routine medical eye exam. Eye pressure can be a risk factor which is why we check it at every exam.
The optic nerve is the other area of the eye that gives a lot of information because in glaucoma the nerve fibers begin to degenerate and the optic nerve looks differently.
The optic nerve is a donut shape in the central part of the eye and if the nerve is enlarged or enlarges over time, glaucoma might be the culprit. The cause is known to be too much pressure on the back of the eye that compresses the nerves and causes them to degenerate.
Glaucoma treatment is to target the pressure in the eyes and bring it down, usually with eye drops but in more severe cases laser procedures can be done to open the drainage system of the eyes and relieve pressure that way.
What are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?
Eye disease glaucoma is a condition that affects the optic nerve. Many types of glaucoma have no signs. Because the effect is so slow, you may not detect a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Eye stents for glaucoma are effective for its treatment. Glaucoma symptoms vary based on the kind and stage of the disease. For example:
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Patchy blind spots in eyes
- Tunnel vision
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
- Severe headache
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Blurred vision
- Halos around lights
If you experience any of the above symptoms, then get in touch with Dr. Lois Filipelli; the best glaucoma eye doctor in Vancouver WA and the greater Portland Metro area, OR.
How is Glaucoma Detected?
Glaucoma can develop without symptoms. That’s why having regular eye examinations from Modern Optometry is important. It helps to monitor your eye pressure, optic nerve health, cornea thinning, and other signals of possible issues, which are the best method to protect your vision against glaucoma.
To monitor glaucoma causes and effects, frequent optic nerve evaluations and visual field tests are protocol. The results of these tests indicate whether treatment is effective or not. The goal is to see if the damage caused by glaucoma has progressed overtime or not.
Modern Optometry Offers a Variety of Glaucoma Treatments
Looking around for the “best glaucoma specialist near me” in Vancouver WA and the greater Portland Metro area, OR? Stop it! Modern Optometry is a professional eye care practice, owned and operated by Dr. Lois Filipelli. She provides an exceptional in-home glaucoma evaluation and management. She can prescribe eye drops, as they are the most common treatment. She will continue to manage and monitor eye pressures while on the drops and recommend the next course of action depending on her interpretation of the regular evaluations you will receive.
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Dr. Lois Filipelli Offer Glaucoma Treatment in the Following Washington & Oregon Areas.