Glaucoma

Top Glaucoma Specialist in Hyderabad at Elite Eye Hospital

Early detection, expert care, and consistent follow-up are vital in protecting your vision. We are the best hospital for glaucoma treatment in Hyderabad with our best Glaucoma Specialist At Elite Eye Hospital.

We give comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, combining advanced technology with individualized care to help you manage this complex condition and preserve your sight for years to come.

What is Glaucoma and How Does Glaucoma Occur?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness throughout the world and is the second most common cause of bilateral blindness.

However, if detected in the early stages, loss of vision can be avoided by appropriate treatment.

In Advanced cases, the loss of vision cannot be restored, but only further damage can be prevented.

The common denominator of glaucoma is characteristic optic neuropathy, which derives from various risk factors that include but are not limited to increased IOP Our eye consists of a watery fluid called Aqueous, which takes care of the structures present in the eye. This fluid is continuously produced in the eye and is drained out through a channel. In patients with Glaucoma, this fluid is not able to drain out, thereby increasing the pressure inside the eye, called Intraocular Pressure (IOP), resulting in direct damage to the optic nerve. Our glaucoma specialist in Hyderabad gives you the best treatment for Glaucoma.

Who is at risk of developing Glaucoma?

• It mainly develops in people above the age of 40, but Glaucoma can affect anyone. It is highly advised to have regular eye checks (Frequency: At least once a year) for people above the age of 40.
• Diabetic Patients
• Patients with a family or genetic history of Glaucoma
• Hypertensive patients
• Trauma
• Excessive steroid usage
• Myopia

Common Symptoms of Glaucoma

• Painless, gradual decrease in vision that rarely develops symptoms in the early stages.
• Frequent change of spectacle number
• Headache
• Pain in the eyes
• Tunnel vision
• Throwing up or nausea
• Halos around lights

Types of Glaucoma:

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

It is the most common type of Glaucoma that appears in patients. The primary reason for this type of Glaucoma is the clogging of drainage canals over time. This increases the pressure in the eye or IOP (Intraocular Pressure), which causes detrimental effects on the optic nerve. It tends to manifest over time through patchy blind spots in your peripheral vision, although it is usually almost undetectable early on.

Angle Closure Glaucoma

Fluid buildup is the culprit here once again. However, in this case, it’s not a degenerated eye drainage system causing the fluid buildup. Rather, it is a blockage to the system because of the anatomy of the eye.

In acute primary angle-closure glaucoma, people with this glaucoma often suffer from nausea, headaches, and vomiting.

Because it is an acute condition, it’s also classed as a medical emergency. The acute angle closure glaucoma treatment consists of initially reducing the pressure by medication and then treatment by laser or surgery, where the surgeon releases the pressure instantly and prevents further damage to the optic nerve.

Normal Tension or Low Tension Glaucoma

Normal Tension Glaucoma (also known as normal-pressure glaucoma, low-tension glaucoma, or low-pressure glaucoma) is a condition where a patient with normal IOP or Low IOP develops Glaucoma, eventually resulting in damage to the vision. This is a condition that has limited reasoning for what exactly happens in the eye.

There are a few more types of Glaucoma, like

• Childhood Glaucoma (Congenital)
• Secondary Glaucoma

How to check for glaucoma?

The tests done to detect the presence of Glaucoma and the severity of damage to the vision are:

• Tonometry - It is done to measure the pressure of the eye by the use of a special device.
• Fundoscopy - It is used to determine the status of the optic nerve and retina of the eye.
• Perimetry - It is a test used to detect the field of vision. Glaucoma can cause considerable damage to your peripheral field of vision, and this test detects maps of your vision field, providing information about the typical damage done by Glaucoma.
• Gonioscopy - It is a test that determines the condition of the drainage channels and provides more information about the type of Glaucoma present in the patient.
• Pachymetry - It is a test to determine the thickness of your Cornea. Corneal thickness is an important part of the measurement of your eye pressure. A thicker or thinner cornea can alter the eye pressures, forcing the doctor to treat you for ailments that might not be relevant to you. This test lets your Glaucoma Specialist doctor evaluate the pressure accurately, thus prescribing pertinent treatments for your condition.
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) - It measures the thickness of the Optic Nerve to detect the presence of Glaucoma. Provides contour map images of the optical nerve and optic cup, which allows the doctor to determine the thickness of the nerve

How to treat glaucoma?

Any medication or surgery cannot restore your vision that has already been compromised by Glaucoma. All treatments for Glaucoma are primarily focused on protecting the eye from further damage and maintaining your existing vision.

Medication

• In the early stages of Glaucoma, medications like eye drops can be prescribed. To treat Glaucoma, a series of medications can be prescribed to control the IOP to a normal level or decrease the production of the fluid inside the eye.
• The newer medications that are available not only reduce the eye pressure but also increase the blood flow to the optic nerve.

Can glaucoma be cured with surgery?

Yes, at Elite Eye Hospital, we have India's best Glaucoma Specialist who gives the best treatment.

We have surgery like Trabeculectomy or Conventional Surgery.

A conventional surgery, also known as Trabeculectomy, is done when the medications are not controlling your eye pressure. This surgery entails creating a new drainage flap inside your eye to drain out the fluid. The built-up fluid passes through this flap and drains into the vascular system.

Glaucoma Shunts or Implants are devices that are made of silicon and tubular in structure, inserted in the eye to drain out fluid. In advanced cases of Glaucoma, Shunts are used where the above treatments have failed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can glaucoma be cured?

Glaucoma cannot be completely cured, but at Elite Eye Hospital Hyderabad, with our best glaucoma specialist, we offer advanced treatments to control it and prevent vision loss.

What causes high eye pressure, and how to reduce it?

High eye pressure is caused by fluid buildup in the eye and can be reduced with medication or laser therapy at Elite Eye Hospital, a trusted glaucoma eye hospital offering the best glaucoma treatment in Hyderabad.

Is glaucoma treatable?

Yes, glaucoma is treatable with timely diagnosis and care from glaucoma specialists at Elite Eye Hospital.

Does glaucoma lead to blindness?

If untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness, but early treatment can prevent it.

Can glaucoma be cured with eye drops?

Glaucoma can't be cured with eye drops alone, but they help control eye pressure effectively.

Can glaucoma be reversed?

Glaucoma damage cannot be reversed.

Can glaucoma cause blindness?

Yes, glaucoma can cause blindness if ignored, which is why regular checkups with glaucoma specialists are considered.

Is glaucoma surgery dangerous?

Glaucoma surgery is generally safe when performed by an experienced glaucoma specialist. We have one of the best glaucoma specialists at our hospital, offering top-quality glaucoma treatment in Hyderabad.