Glaucoma & General Diagnostics
Identify and prevent optic nerve damage with high-end automated perimetry
Silent Sight Preservation
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with elevated fluid pressure inside the eye. Since it has no early symptoms, routine screening is vital. Our clinic uses high-resolution diagnostic systems to map your eye structure and identify risks.
Glaucoma Diagnostic Suite
Our center conducts objective examinations to monitor glaucoma suspect cases:
Automated Perimetry (Visual Fields)
Maps your peripheral visual sensitivity to detect blind spots (scotomas) before you notice them, serving as the benchmark for tracking glaucoma progression.
OCT-RNFL (Optic Nerve Scan)
Provides high-definition micron-level cross-sections of the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) to identify microscopic structural thinning before visual field loss occurs.
Applanation Tonometry
The gold-standard method for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) by calibrating the force required to flatten a small area of the cornea.
Gonioscopy & Pachymetry
Gonioscopy inspects the drainage angle of the eye to differentiate between open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma. Pachymetry measures corneal thickness to calibrate IOP accuracy.
Management & Therapies
Glaucoma is managed by maintaining intraocular pressures in a safe 'target range.' We customize treatment plans using daily eye-drop regimens, outpatient YAG laser iridotomies, or surgical filtration procedures (Trabeculectomies) for advanced or progressive cases.
Glaucoma FAQ
Why is glaucoma called the 'silent thief of sight'?
Glaucoma typically progresses slowly without causing pain or sudden visual drops. It damages peripheral vision first, so patients do not notice any changes until advanced irreversible optic nerve damage has already occurred.
Can vision lost to glaucoma be restored?
No. Glaucomatous damage to the optic nerve is permanent and irreversible. All treatments — including drops, lasers, and surgeries — are aimed at stopping or slowing down further vision loss by lowering intraocular pressure.
What is YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy?
A brief outpatient laser procedure for angle-closure glaucoma. The laser creates a microscopic opening in the outer edge of the iris, establishing an alternate drainage pathway for fluid to relieve intraocular pressure.
Schedule a Glaucoma screening
If you have a family history of glaucoma or are above 40 years of age, scheduling an annual diagnostic screening is recommended.