Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. For reasons that are not completely understood the optic nerve degenerates over time and results in vision loss. There are a few risk factors for glaucoma such as family history, eye pressure, appearance of the nerve, race and age that are taken into consideration. The only risk factor we can change in the treatment of glaucoma is intraocular pressure (eye pressure). This can be done through eye drops, laser procedures, sustained-release implants, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and traditional glaucoma surgery. Read about each of these below.
Methods to intervene with Eye pressure
There are a number of methods used to decrease eye pressure and help reduce the rate at which vision loss can occur. Below are a number of methods Dr. Bedrood uses. Sometimes it can be as simple as optimizing your current eye drop regimen or you may need more advanced surgery. Book an appointment with her to see which you are a candidate for.