" Glaucoma treatment in Thrissur at Nethra Eye Care Centre focuses on early detection, advanced care and effective management to help protect long-term vision. Our experienced specialists use modern diagnostic methods to identify and treat glaucoma at the right time.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to gradual vision loss. Since symptoms may not appear early, regular eye examinations are essential.
Timely diagnosis and proper treatment can help control the condition and prevent further damage, making routine eye check-ups an important part of maintaining eye health."
Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve results in vision loss. It is not just an eye disease, but a group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, which may cause loss of vision. Abnormally high pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) usually causes this damage. Early diagnosis and treatment can minimize or prevent optic nerve damage and limit glaucoma-related vision loss. It is important to get your eyes examined regularly, and make sure your eye doctor measures your intraocular pressure.
Symptoms of Glaucoma
- Gradual loss of peripheral vision, usually in both eyes
- Tunnel vision in the advanced stages
- Eye pain
- Nausea and vomiting (accompanying the severe eye pain)
- Sudden onset of visual disturbance, often in low light
- Blurred vision
- Halos around lights
- Reddening of the eye
At Nethra eye care centre, patients are investigated comprehensively using various diagnostic methods like Tonometry, Pachymetry, Visual Acuity test, Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to rule out Glaucoma. After diagnosing the problem the patients are being given personalized attention to maintain his/her vision and a good quality of life.
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