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Navigating Glaucoma Treatments

Embark on a journey to safeguard your sight at ReFocus Eye Health, where we unravel the complexities of glaucoma with personalized care. Discover how our innovative treatments empower you to navigate this sight-stealing disease, ensuring a brighter, clearer future for your vision.

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Understanding Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). This silent and progressive vision thief can go unnoticed until advanced stages, making regular eye exams crucial.

Two primary types, open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma, create pressure imbalances within the eye, impairing peripheral vision. As the optic nerve deteriorates, irreversible vision loss can occur. Early detection and comprehensive management are paramount.

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What Puts You at Risk for Glaucoma?

Several factors can contribute to the development of glaucoma, and while elevated IOP is a common factor, it’s not the sole cause. Some key contributors include:

  • Age, particularly after 60
  • Genetics
  • Increased pressure within the eye
  • African Americans and Hispanics
  • Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
  • Physical trauma to the eye
  • Thin corneas
  • Use of steroid medications
  • Narrow eye drainage angle
  • Smoking

Tailored Solutions for Effective Glaucoma Care in Hatboro

While there is currently no cure for glaucoma, various management strategies aim to control IOP and slow the progression of the disease. We aim to preserve your remaining vision and prevent further damage to your optic nerve. At ReFocus Eye Health, our treatment plans include the following:

  1. Prescription Eye Drops: These drops help reduce the pressure within the eye to prevent or slow optic nerve damage.
  2. Oral Medications: In some cases, oral medications may be recommended to complement the effects of eye drops.
  3. Laser Therapy: Laser procedures such as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT), and Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) can enhance fluid drainage or create a new drainage channel.
  4. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): MIGS procedures provide minimally invasive options to enhance fluid outflow and reduce IOP.
  5. In-Office YAG Laser Procedures: YAG laser treatments can be performed in the office to enhance drainage or create openings in the eye’s drainage system.
  6. Long-Term Management: Regular monitoring through comprehensive eye exams is crucial to assess the effectiveness of treatments and make adjustments as needed.

At ReFocus, our approach to glaucoma management is rooted in personalization. We tailor treatments to your condition, ensuring the most effective and comfortable path to preserving your vision.

Embrace a future with clear, vibrant vision. Schedule your glaucoma evaluation today, and let us be your partners in preserving sight for a lifetime.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, Refocus Eye Health strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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