While glaucoma can occur at any age, it is most common in older adults. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60. With glaucoma, there are often no warning signs, and the effect is gradual. In order to catch glaucoma in its early stage to prevent or stop vision loss, regular eye exams are essential.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a degenerative disease of the eyes in which high intraocular pressure (IOP) leads to a damaged optic nerve and vision problems. Glaucoma Treatment in Hamilton, NJ, provided by Campus Eye Group, offers patients three different options effective at keeping IOP levels low.
Diagnosing Glaucoma
Campus Eye Group offers patients the most advanced diagnostic techniques, such as the Humphrey Field Analyzer, Ocular Coherence Tomography, and Optos wide field retina and optic nerve high-resolution photography to determine the presence of glaucoma and monitor its progression. It is essential that patients with a history of glaucoma in the family schedule a consultation regarding diagnosis and treatment options at Campus Eye Group.
Glaucoma Treatment Options
The first line of glaucoma treatment in most facilities is usually eye drops. However, the latest studies confirm what Campus doctors have known for years, which is that drops are no longer recommended as the first line of treatment.
Glaucoma Treatment involves the use of lasers to alleviate this condition. Lumenis SLT laser treatment targets specific cells of the eyes to help stimulate the body’s own natural healing response to lower intraocular eye pressure.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is often the procedure recommended for narrow-angle glaucoma, causing no pain and little sensation to the patient. Side effects include blurry vision, inflammation, and mild bleeding.
A third laser treatment method is Endoscopic Cyclo Photocoagulation, or ECP, the newest and most advanced form of laser treatment. It can be performed on an outpatient basis and helps reduce fluid production in order to reduce pressure levels within the eye.
The third form of Glaucoma Treatment in New Jersey provided by Campus Eye Group are surgical procedures, also provided on an outpatient basis. These surgeries can be performed at the same time as cataract surgery and may involve the placement of shunt devices designed to improve the outflow of fluid from the eye as a way of relieving pressure. The patient must agree to work closely with the surgeon in following a regimen of postoperative care.
Schedule Your Appointment
If you are concerned regarding symptoms of glaucoma or have a family history of glaucoma, please schedule an appointment with Campus Eye Group for an eye exam today. Your first step will be to contact our Hamilton, NJ, office.
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