Glaucoma

Vivekananda Netralaya - Services - Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness globally and it is estimated that more than 12 million people in India suffer from it. It is a family of more than 30 diseases that affects pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure) and damages the optic nerve.  Often called the ‘sneak thief’ of sight, people with most forms of glaucoma do not have symptoms until the optic nerve is already severely damaged. If diagnosed early, the disease can be controlled and permanent vision loss can be prevented.

Symptoms of Glaucoma:

  • Severe eye pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Redness in your eye
  • Sudden vision disturbances
  • Seeing colored rings around lights
  • Sudden blurred vision

Causes of Glaucoma:

  • Dilating eye drops
  • Blocked or restricted drainage in your eye
  • Medications, such as corticosteroids
  • Poor or reduced blood flow to your optic nerve
  • High or elevated blood pressure

Who We Are

Glaucoma services at Vivekananda Netralaya are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients. This vertical is led by a team of experienced doctors and trained optometrists and paramedical staff. The glaucoma facility at Vivekananda Netralaya is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to carry out all interventions that may be required to treat the disease. The team, updated with protocols of medical and surgical practices of treatment, is one of the first to carry out minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries. It caters to the entire spectrum of the disease including complex pediatric and refractory glaucoma. The acceptable preferred practice guidelines are followed to provide appropriate comprehensive care individualised to patients’ needs.