Glaucoma Testing & Management

First, always remember that the goal of treatment isn’t necessarily to cure glaucoma so much as it is to prevent glaucoma from causing any further vision loss.

Vision loss from glaucoma is almost always irreversible, hence the importance of early detection and treatment.

There are three main types of glaucoma:

• Open Angle – The most common form. Open angle glaucoma is the result of clogged eye drainage canals.
• Angle-Closure – Also called acute or narrow angle glaucoma. It is easily identified by a accelerated rise in eye pressure. Angle closure is much less common than other types of glaucoma.
• Normal Tension – Also called low-tension or normal-pressure glaucoma.This type of glaucoma is a mystery in that it occurs despite nominal eye pressure.