Glaucoma Treatment Options

Early Diagnosis Can Save Your Sight

Glaucoma can be easily detected during your regular eye examination. For patients with higher risk factors, LoBue Laser and Eye Medical Centers also offers the revolutionary GDx Laser Scanner and OCT retinal imaging technology. These state-of-the-art analysis techniques are able to detect glaucoma earlier than traditional testing methods. These advanced diagnostic technologies are fast, comfortable and non-invasive. In a matter of minutes, they can determine if there is even the smallest amount of damage to the optic nerve so treatment can begin immediate to prevent vision loss.

Treating Glaucoma

LoBue Laser and Eye Medical Centers is a leader in bringing our patients the latest advances for the treatment of glaucoma. While there is no cure for the disease, effective treatments are available that can control the pressure within the eye and prevent vision loss. A variety of different eye drops and oral medications are used to treat glaucoma in the early stages. Sometimes these drugs may stop working over time or they may cause unpleasant side effects. Your ophthalmologist can discuss other treatment options which can include Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) which uses short pulses of energy to target the trabecular meshwork band to reduce intraocular pressure that can damage the optic nerve. Other more aggressive treatment options include trabeculectomy in which an implant is placed near the eyes natural drainage network where it creates a new canal to drain the excess fluid from the eye. Our Board Certified ophthalmologists can discuss the treatment options that will best meet your individual needs.