Eye pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure ranges from 10-21mm Hg.

Some people have a higher than normal risk of getting glaucoma. This includes people who – are over age 40 – have family history of glaucoma – have high eye pressure – have had an eye injury – have corneas that are thin in the center – have thinning of the optic nerve – have […]

The frequency and the composition of follow-up evaluation depend on the age of the patient, the level of elevation of IOP, the appearance of optic nerve head cupping, a family history of glaucoma, the presence of additional risk factors, and the stability of the patient’s clinical course. IN general and depending on the patient’s risk […]

The most common type of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, is hereditary. If members of your immediate family have glaucoma, you are at a much higher risk than the rest of the population.

Glaucoma medications are to be put lifelong to prevent optic nerve damage. If pressure remains uncontrolled by drops then anti glaucoma surgery ( trabeculectomy )will be done. If iop is well controlled and there is no progression of optic nerve damage after surgery,then medications can be stopped.

Doctors usually prescribe special glaucoma eye drops that reduce intraocular pressure. These are used one or several times a day, depending on the medication. Occasionally oral medication are prescribed in oder to reduce intraocular pressure Laser surgery: During laser surgery, a strong beam of light is focused on the part of the anterior chamber where […]

There are two main forms of glaucoma: open-angle (the most common form, affecting approximately 70-90% of individuals); and angle-closure. There are also several other forms of glaucoma, including normal-tension, congenital, juvenile, and secondary OPEN ANGLE GLAUCOMA: This is the most common form of glaucoma which is progressive and causes optic nerve damage. The most significant […]

Risk of glaucoma can be reduced by healthy life style (ie) avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

Vision loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed. Routine eye exams are essential to discover glaucoma early and begin glaucoma treatment before significant vision loss has occurred

During the routine eye checkup, the IOP (intraocular pressure) will be measured by tonometry (NCT-non-contact tonometry) and dilated fundus examination will be done. If the IOP is found to be on the borderline or on the higher side by NCT, the IOP will be again measured again by applanation tononmetry since it is more accurate […]