Glaucoma Detection & Long-Term Management
Are you at risk of glaucoma or already diagnosed and need ongoing care?
Eye Care Center LTD offers early detection and personalized treatment plans to preserve your vision for the long term.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, often due to high intraocular pressure. It’s known as “the silent thief of sight” because it progresses without symptoms.
What Causes Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that impairs the optic nerve and can lead to blindness often caused by high pressure in the eye. This pressure can be due to a buildup of fluid in the eye or thinning of the cornea. Glaucoma can also be caused by an injury to the eye or by certain medical conditions. It’s also often hereditary and can develop with age.
Benefits of Our Glaucoma Management
- Early diagnosis using visual field testing and OCT scans
- Ongoing pressure monitoring and optic nerve assessment
- Prevents irreversible vision loss
- Customized treatment plans including eye drops, laser, or referrals
- Local care with advanced glaucoma diagnostics
🧠 Mind-Boggling Glaucoma Fact
Over 50% of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it!
Despite being a leading cause of irreversible blindness, glaucoma often presents no symptoms until vision loss has already occurred, which is why it’s called the “silent thief of sight.”
The Symptoms of Glaucoma
There are several symptoms that could be signs of glaucoma. They include:
- Visual field loss
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Blurred vision or halos around lights
- Dark spots in the center of your visual field (blind spots)
- Seeing colored dots or flashes in your visual field (phosphenes)
These symptoms are usually not noticed until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. Annual eye exams are critical to identifying glaucoma in its earliest stages, so treatment can be the most beneficial.
Treatment Options for Glaucoma
While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are several treatments available to slow the progression of the disease. The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower the intraocular pressure in the eyes and prevent damage to the optic nerve. Some of the treatments include:- Eyedrops – Prescription eyedrops are the most commonly used treatment for glaucoma. These drops help reduce pressure by increasing fluid flow out of the eye or decreasing fluid production in the eye.
- Laser Trabeculoplasty – This outpatient procedure can be used to help unblock the drainage angle of the eye. It requires no incision but does require a general anesthetic. The laser is applied through a small slit in the cornea and is used to burn away some of the trabecular meshwork.
- Lifestyle Changes – A healthy lifestyle with continual monitoring will keep glaucoma under control.
Our Reviews
“I didn’t know I had glaucoma until my exam at Eye Care Center LTD. They caught it early and set me up with a plan that’s keeping my vision stable.”
– Ron B., Addison, IL
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The eye care specialists at Eye Care Center LTD can help you with glaucoma treatment. We have offices in Addison , Burbank, and Willowbrook to provide the quality eye care that you need. Call our Addison location at (630) 543-0607, Burbank office at (708) 599-0050 and Willowbrook office at(630) 969-2807.