Glaucoma screening involves a comprehensive eye exam including a vision screen, eye pressure check, dilated exam, and sometimes a visual field test and OCT image of the optic nerves.
Some patients will be identified as “Glaucoma Suspects” or patients at risk for developing glaucoma. These patients will be monitored at set intervals to readily identify if or when the disease process begins to occur.
Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be treated in several ways including prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser procedures, and sometimes surgical intervention. The effect of treatment is monitored with scheduled exams and testing modalities.
Glaucoma treatment is highly individualized. If a surgical procedure is considered, the best option for each specific patient will be recommended. Several of our surgeons offer MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) procedures. These are newer, less invasive forms of glaucoma surgery. Not all glaucoma can be treated with MIGS procedures. Some may require more involved surgical interventions. Our practice offers the services of sub-specialist Rachel Niknam, MD, who is fellowship-trained at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute in techniques to manage even the most severe forms of glaucoma.