Glaucoma

Glaucoma Treatment in Houston 

Over three million people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease each year. Glaucoma can cause damage to the active nerves in your eyes leading to a permanent loss of vision. Here at Pearland Eye Care in Houston, we understand the importance of a comprehensive optometry exam along with a glaucoma test to ensure each patient’s eye health and overall well-being. We can help you spot the early signs of glaucoma before it becomes a serious issue.

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a variety of conditions that are related to damages of the optic nerve. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in eye pain, nausea, and even permanent vision loss. The early signs of this disease often go unnoticed without proper testing. The two common types of glaucoma are open-angle and acute angle-closure glaucoma.

Early Signs of Glaucoma That You Should Look Out for

Open-angle glaucoma affects you gradually. It causes no pain or vision changes during its initial stages. These characteristic makes it difficult to know whether you are affected. The only sure way of finding out is with regular eye exams by an optometrist. Common symptoms of open-angle are that the eyes do not flow fluids properly and pressure over time increases and eventually damages your optic nerve.

Acute angle-closure glaucoma, also known as narrow-angle or closed-angle glaucoma, occurs after the iris blocks your eye’s drainage angle. This blockage makes the eye pressure increase rapidly. This type of Glaucoma usually affects older people, especially those with untreated cataracts. If not treated properly, narrow-angle glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss. Common signs of acute angle-closure glaucoma are:

  • Sudden blurred vision
  • Severe eye pain – usually intense, excruciating pain and is associated with eye reddening
  • Vomiting and nausea
  • Headache on the forehead or around the eyes
  • Seeing Halos surrounding lights – for example, rainbow-colored rings encircling the lights

Glaucoma Management and Treatment

An eye exam not only helps to see if your prescription has changed at all, but it also helps our patients have a full understanding of their eye health. That is why we test for glaucoma at every annual eye exam. Early detection can help decrease the risk of glaucoma and the ensuing related vision loss. We use tonometry testing to measure the pressure within the eye and visual field testing to measure the area seen both peripherally and when staring straight ahead. 

Get Prompt Glaucoma Treatment at Pearland Eye Care

We at Pearland Eye Care can treat glaucoma by using medications that are designed to slow down the progression of the disease. We know how important your eyesight is to you. That is why our passion is to bring our patients the best quality of eye care service. Call today to see how our team can help you and your family in Houston.

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Monday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
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