Full Medical Biography<\/a>\n\n\n\nWhat is Glaucoma?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Glaucoma is an eye condition and one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It gradually causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, primarily due to increased intraocular pressure. The result is reduced sensitivity of the ganglion cells, and as the disease progresses, glaucoma is characterized by peripheral vision loss, potentially leading to total blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All individuals over 40 should undergo an eye examination every two years, especially if there is a family history of glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of any treatment is to prevent the condition from worsening, as glaucoma is considered an irreversible disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causes \u2013 Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Increased intraocular pressure is clearly one of the main risk factors for glaucoma. However, glaucoma can also occur in individuals with normal eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifically, there may be normal-tension or low-tension glaucoma with concurrent optic nerve damage. In such cases, vascular factors play an important role. Conversely, eye pressure may be high without any optic nerve damage; this condition is called ocular hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other notable risk factors include family history, age, corticosteroid use, myopia, and eye trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Most of the time, glaucoma produces no symptoms and is diagnosed incidentally during an eye exam. Patients often visit an ophthalmologist only at advanced stages, when significant vision loss has already occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types of Glaucoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nChronic Open-Angle GlaucomaAngle-Closure GlaucomaSecondary GlaucomaCongenital GlaucomaDiagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n During a standard examination, the ophthalmologist will review your medical history and measure visual acuity. Essential tests include slit-lamp examination, tonometry, and optic nerve evaluation via fundoscopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Measuring intraocular pressure alone is not sufficient, as glaucoma may occur without elevated eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If needed, the doctor may recommend additional tests, such as optic nerve tomography (SLO) or blood flow analysis of the optic nerve (BFA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n There is no treatment that completely eliminates glaucoma. However, appropriate methods can prevent disease progression and adequately protect the optic nerve. Additionally, intraocular pressure can be lowered if elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medication: Special eye drops are used as prescribed by the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laser Therapy: In recent years, increasingly effective lasers are recommended for glaucoma management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical Treatment: If micro-surgery is insufficient, conventional surgery is the next step, offering significant long-term benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How long does it take to perform a glaucoma surgery?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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It lasts less than an hour, and after its completion, the patient can return home, following the instructions provided by their doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Is there any new treatment for glaucoma that can be done in the doctor\u2019s office?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) is an innovative treatment for open-angle glaucoma that can be performed in a doctor\u2019s office and takes only ten minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a completely painless procedure that does not harm the eye tissues at all. SLT is an excellent solution for patients who have not responded successfully to previous glaucoma treatments or cannot undergo traditional therapies for any reason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How much does glaucoma surgery cost?<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/rect><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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The cost of the surgery depends on the type of glaucoma, the severity of the condition, and the method chosen for treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n