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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease which causes destruction of the optic nerve
fibers. This damage is typically caused by increased pressure inside
the eye and can lead to blindness if not treated. If this condition
is properly detected and treated in a timely manner, it is most often
successfully treated with prescription eye drops to lower the intraocular
pressure.
Glaucoma is the 2nd leading cause of preventable blindess in the United
States. Most likely, this is due to the fact that in the early stages
of glauoma, the patient experiences no symptoms. There is no pain
or blurry vision typically associated with the early onset of glaucoma.
Therefore, it is extremely important to have annual eye exams so that
we can monitor for any signs of this condition.
At Gontarek Eye Care, we have invested heavily in the equipment and
expertise required to accurately diagnose and treat glaucoma in a
timely manner so that we may help to preserve your vision! We use
the industry standard Humphrey visual field unit to detect subtle
loss of vision. We also utilize the Zeiss GDx scanning laser polarimeter
to detect even subtle damage if the optic nerve caused by glaucoma.
We also digitally image the appearance of the optic nerves to assess
physical changes over time. These technologies enable us to accurately
diagnose, treat, and track this disease with confidence. |
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