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Glaucoma & Treatments
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Don't put your vision at risk!
Trust Drs. Barber, Friedman and Jun to detect glaucoma early through the use of their innovative diagnostic exams. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, there is a good chance that it won't result in significant vision loss providing you maintain regular checkups and proper treatment. |
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Call 410-848-0020
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| Friday, 09 May 2008 07:54 pm |
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... at The Center for Total Eye Care.
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Glaucoma & Treatments |
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness - accounting for approximately 12% of new cases of blindness each year in the United States. This condition affects about 3% of all Americans over the age of 65, and over half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma is an eye disease that develops gradually (usually over several years), causes no pain and presents only subtle symptoms that worsen over time. These symptoms include blurred vision and loss of peripheral, or side vision, to name a few.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. Glaucoma occurs when fluid buildup in the eye causes excessive intraocular pressure. Although many people fear this potentially sight-damaging condition, early diagnosis and treatment can help maintain your vision for a lifetime. Here at the Center for Total Eye Care, Drs. Wayne L. Barber, Robert F. Friedman and Cynthia H. Jun use today’s most advanced diagnostic exams to pinpoint glaucoma in its earliest stages. These include visual field testing and nerve fiber analysis.
Treating Glaucoma
If glaucoma is detected during your eye exam,a treatment plan based on your individual needs will be started. Eyedrops can be used to control eye pressure. Laser surgery, also used to treat glaucoma, is performed in the office by Drs. Barber and Friedman. They are also the first eye surgeons in the area to offer selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), a revolutionary in-office procedure designed to treat patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG), the most prevalent form of glaucoma. We also perform advanced laser treatment for narrow-angle glaucoma, which is the less common form of glaucoma.
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