Glaucoma

Disorder which is caused by increase of Intra-Ocular pressure (IOP). If Glaucoma is not treated on time it can lead to increased Intra-Ocular pressure resulting in loss of vision which is irreversible and permanent.

• Complete eye examination including Intra-Ocular pressure using NCT (Non Contact Tonometry)
• Gonioscopy (Study of the angel of the eyes)
• Automated Perimetry
• Retinal Nerve Fibre Ananlysis by OCT-NICEK
• Pachymetry (Corneal thickness) by Pentacam Oculus -NIDEK

Bajaj Eye Care Centre provides Glaucoma services for complete diagnosis and treatment.

Most patients with glaucoma require only medication to control eye pressure. Suregery (Trabeculoplasty with or without Milomycin C) is indicated when medical treatment fails to lower the pressure satisfactorily is also available at Baja Eye Care Centre.

Symptoms of Glaucoma

• Sudden decrease of vision
• Extreme Eye pain, headache, nausea, vomiting
• Lare and light sensitivity

Risks of Glaucoma

• People with family history of Glaucoma
• People over 40 years of age
• People suffering from diabetes
• People who have used steroids for a long period of time
• People with physical eye injury