Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C

EAGLE EYE CENTRE

Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE
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    • Home
    • Locations
    • Surgery Prep
    • Laser Treatments
      • YAG Capsulotomy
      • YAG Iridotomy
      • Laser Retinopexy
      • SLT
    • Anatomy of the Eye
    • What is a Cataract?
    • WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?
    • What is Blepharitis?
    • Macular Degeneration
    • What is dry eye syndrome?
    • Meet Our Team


Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C

EAGLE EYE CENTRE

Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE Dr. Robin Walker M.D., F.R.C.S.C EAGLE EYE CENTRE
  • Home
  • Locations
  • Surgery Prep
  • Laser Treatments
  • Anatomy of the Eye
  • What is a Cataract?
  • WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?
  • What is Blepharitis?
  • Macular Degeneration
  • What is dry eye syndrome?
  • Meet Our Team

what is glaucoma?

 

Glaucoma is a group of related eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain.

In most cases, glaucoma is associated with higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye — a condition called ocular hypertension. But it can also occur when intraocular pressure (IOP) is normal. If untreated or uncontrolled, glaucoma first causes peripheral vision loss and eventually can lead to blindness.

Symptoms of Glaucoma

 The signs and symptoms of glaucoma vary depending on the type and stage of your condition  


Open-angle glaucoma

  • Patchy blind spots in your side (peripheral) or central vision, frequently in both eyes
  • Tunnel vision in the advanced stages

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

  • Severe headache
  • Eye pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Halos around lights
  • Eye redness


Your Glaucoma work-up may include some or all of the following investigations at each visit:

  • Visual Acuity
  • IOP
  • Slit lamp examination
  • Gonioscopy
  • OCT of the Optic Nerve
  • Visual Field Testing

Treatment may include:

  • Regular Monitoring 
  • IOP lowering eye drops
  • Laser
  • Referral for surgical options


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