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Glaucoma Diagnostics & Surgery
Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). It is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide and is commonly referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it usually develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. At Sheevam Netralaya, we offer comprehensive glaucoma care focused on early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and advanced surgical options to preserve and protect your vision.
Glaucoma often begins subtly, with gradual loss of peripheral vision, and may not be detected until the condition has progressed significantly.That’s why early detection is critical. Our diagnostic process includes a combination of state-of-the-art tests such as tonometry .
Glaucoma Treatment : Laser Treatment Options
- 1. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT):Performed for open-angle glaucoma Uses a low-energy laser to improve fluid outflow from the trabecular meshwork
- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): Used in angle-closure glaucoma or narrow angles A laser creates a tiny hole in the iris to restore natural fluid flow
- Cyclophotocoagulation (CPC / ECP): Laser applied to the ciliary body (fluid-producing tissue) to reduce IOP
- Trabeculectomy: Creates a new drainage channel from inside the eye to under the conjunctiva (forming a “bleb”)
- Glaucoma Drainage Implants (Valves or Shunts): Devices like Ahmed® or Baerveldt® implants are used to drain fluid in cases where traditional surgery has failed
Symptoms Glaucoma Disease
- Gradual diminution of vision with blurred or foggy vision.
- Frequent change of eye-glass with no significant improvement in vision.
- Mild chronic headache, scotomas in peripheral visual field.
- Coloured halos around lights
- Increased difficulty seeing in low light
Glaucoma drainage devices
Glaucomahese are typically reserved for patients with severe uncontrolled glaucoma who have failed previous glaucoma surgery .In addition, the devices appear to be advantageous as a primary procedure in pa¬tients with a high likelihood of trabeculectomy failure, including neovascular and uveitic glaucomas . They are commonly used in the management of congenital and developmental glaucomas Additional indications include traumatic glaucoma, aphakic and pseudophakic glaucoma, post-keratoplasty glaucoma, and other secondary glaucomas. Recently, interest has increased in using these devices as a primary surgical procedure for uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma. Your eye surgeon will be the best to guide on these devices.
