Glaucoma - Clinica Oftalmológica Vejarano Laser Vision - LaserVision

What is glaucoma?

Disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and in most cases is associated with elevated intraocular pressure.

What are the symptoms?

• Blurred vision
  

• Eye pain or shooting
  

• Migraine
  

• And mainly decreased peripheral vision.
  

How is glaucoma diagnosed?

• With an eye examination by a glaucoma subspecialist.
  

• It is complement with the fulfillment of visual fields computerized and OCT of optic nerve.
  

What are the risk factors for glaucoma?

• Age greater than 40 years
  

• Family history of glaucoma
  

• Elevated intraocular pressure
  

• Cardiovascular problems such as diabetes and hypertension
  

• High myopia
  

What is the treatment?
It focuses on lowering intraocular pressure and may be:

• In early stages: hypotensive ocular (eye drop).
  

• In advanced stages: filter surgery or valve.
  

Glaucoma CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE BLINDNESS!
All patients with glaucoma should have strict control by the Ophthalmologist Glaucomatólogo every three months.
If you have any risk factors for glaucoma, call us for a query with an ophthalmologist.