Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma Management
Early Diagnosis and Lifelong Protection for Your Vision
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disorder in which the pressure inside the eye rises above the normal limit of 21 mmHg. This elevated pressure causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve, leading to gradual vision loss and, if untreated, eventual blindness. Under the expert care of Dr. Anagha Deshpande, we provide comprehensive glaucoma screening, diagnosis, and long-term management to protect your sight.
Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma often runs in families, making individuals with a family history especially vulnerable. Regular evaluations are essential because the disease progresses silently—most patients do not notice symptoms until significant vision is lost.
Glaucoma can occur in both children and adults. Common symptoms include:
Gradual decrease in vision
Headaches or eye discomfort
Frequent changes in glasses prescription
Loss of side (peripheral) vision in advanced stages
Tunnel vision with only central vision remaining
During examination, Dr. Anagha Deshpande assesses the optic nerve for signs of damage through a detailed fundus evaluation.
How Glaucoma Is Diagnosed
We use advanced diagnostic systems to detect glaucoma at the earliest possible stage.
Key Investigations Include:
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography):
High-resolution imaging to measure nerve fiber layer thickness and optic nerve health.Visual Field Testing:
Detects early loss of peripheral vision, even before you notice symptoms.Intraocular Pressure Measurement:
Accurate assessment of eye pressure using modern tonometry.Gonioscopy (when required):
Evaluation of the eye’s drainage angle.
Regular follow-up with these tests is crucial for monitoring disease progression.
Treatment Options for Glaucoma
Glaucoma treatment aims to lower eye pressure to prevent further optic nerve damage.
Medical Management:
Lifelong use of prescribed anti-glaucoma eye drops
Drops may be needed once or twice daily
Designed to maintain eye pressure below 21 mmHg
Surgical Management:
Recommended for patients who:
Have coexisting cataract
Cannot tolerate long-term eye drops
Need better pressure control
Prefer a long-term solution
Surgery helps permanently reduce eye pressure, slowing or stopping further damage.
Protect Your Vision
Glaucoma damage cannot be reversed—but with early diagnosis and expert management from Dr. Anagha Deshpande, its progression can be controlled effectively. If you have a family history of glaucoma, experience vision changes, or belong to a high-risk group, schedule a comprehensive glaucoma evaluation today.