Glaucoma FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Glaucoma

Everyone needs to make sure they are taking the necessary steps to preserve their vision. At Advanced Eyecare in Las Vegas, we have a wide range of optometry services that help protect your vision. A well-known disease that can diminish sight is glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, you probably have questions about it. In this article, we are answering common questions about glaucoma. 

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What Is Glaucoma?

As one of the leading causes of blindness in America, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that impairs the optic nerve by creating pressure in the eye. The added pressure in the eye is the result of the interior fluid not exiting properly through a drainage system, hence, compromising vision.

What Are the Types of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma has several types. The most common type is open-angle glaucoma. This kind affects the optic slowly and painlessly. A majority of sight is lost before a person notices any other symptoms. The other type is angle-closure glaucoma, and it is a medical emergency. Due to the severity of angle-closure, surgery is necessary to save the remaining vision. A less known type of glaucoma is normal-tension. Normal-tension keeps the pressure in the eye in a normal range. However, the optic nerve still becomes damaged.

What Are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma can manifest itself in a variety of ways. In some cases, there may not be any symptoms at all and will not arise until vision loss occurs. In other cases, like angle-closure glaucoma, it can advance to eye pain, blurry vision, nausea, and vomiting. An optometry exam can detect this eye disease early on before symptoms can happen and further affect your vision.

How Is Glaucoma Treated?

A few treatment options are available for glaucoma. Our doctors of optometry can lower the pressure in the eye with prescription eye drops. However, for some people, this method may not work for them. Another option is surgery. An eye surgeon in the Las Vegas area can help by creating an opening in the drainage system so that fluid can leave out regularly and without increasing pressure.

Call Advanced Eyecare Today to Make an Appointment

Glaucoma is only one of the many conditions that our team in the Las Vegas area can treat. If you would like to learn about how optometry services can help control glaucoma or make an appointment, then please reach out to us today by calling (702) 737-3937.

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