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Glaucoma care

Glaucoma is an eye disease which can go undetected right up to the point at which your eyes have suffered permanent damage. Many improvements in glaucoma care, surgery and treatment have been made in recent years, however, it is still vital that it is detected as soon as possible. At LondonOC we are committed to offering cutting edge glaucoma care, detection and treatment, including some of the most advanced glaucoma surgery in London. The first step towards protecting your eyesight is to understand this disease and how we can help you access the best treatments available.

Understanding Glaucoma

We know all about Glaucoma care, but many patients with this condition do not, firstly, it’s important that you understand exactly how this disease damages your eyesight before you agree to any treatment.

Most cases of Glaucoma are the result of too much intraocular pressure (IOP) being exerted on the optical nerve at the back of your eye. However, there are subsets of Glaucoma that present themselves without adding any extra IOP, making these forms of the disease extremely difficult to detect. While there are medical conditions and hereditary traits that can increase your chances of developing Glaucoma, this disease can strike anybody.

Damage to the optic nerve caused by Glaucoma eventually leads to the degradation of your eyesight, and if it’s not treated promptly, it can result in total blindness. Luckily, when detected and treated early, the disease rarely results in any lasting damage to your vision; hence why it’s just so important to have your eyes checked regularly by a qualified Ophthalmologist.

Detecting Glaucoma

There have been multiple advances in the detection of Glaucoma, allowing it to be treated earlier than ever. Here at the LondonOC we specialise in Glaucoma care and we have access to some of the most advanced diagnostic tests and equipment in the UK, providing our patients with the best care possible.

Standard pressure testing is only capable of detecting roughly 60% of the Glaucoma that is directly caused by intraocular pressure. However, our highly-trained Ophthalmologists are extremely thorough in their diagnostic testing, covering every possible base so that we’re able to detect problems as early as possible, before providing you with the necessary treatment.

If you’re in any doubt about the condition of your eyesight, or if you have not had a check-up in a while, you should consider making an appointment with LondonOC. Early detection is the key to protecting your vision and we offer the best Glaucoma care possible!

Treatments for Glaucoma

There are 3 different treatment options for Glaucoma, but each treatment comes with its own capabilities and drawbacks. Here we will consider the benefits and strategies of each Glaucoma care and treatment offered here at the LondonOC.

Eye Drops

In less severe cases, eye drops can provide a viable solution to Glaucoma. Although this treatment benefits from its non-invasive application, it doesn’t supply a permanent solution to the issue, with the dosage needing to be regularly maintained in order to prove effective.

Laser Treatment

Another option that has gained increased traction in the treatment of Glaucoma is laser treatment, which also benefits from being a non-invasive procedure. Once again, laser surgery is not a permanent solution, with results lasting on average 5 to 10 years before you need to receive treatment again.

Non-Penetrating Surgery

Although we advocate for the least invasive treatments first, in certain cases we must resort to the most effective treatment of all – surgery. We understand that the prospect of surgery on your eyes can be scary, however our experts feel that this is the best way to ensure a permanent fix when the less invasive procedures have failed. There are a number of options for Glaucoma surgery that our expert team can offer, all conducted in our purpose-built London facility, which is equipped with the most cutting-edge equipment available. The surgery itself combines modern techniques with very small incisions and minimal stitches, resulting in manageable recovery times for our patients.

If you’re unfortunate enough to be among the 2% of the population that has Glaucoma, don’t despair! When you receive treatment here at the LondonOC, you’ll have access to the very best Glaucoma care and surgery available in the UK. We are fully committed to providing top-level care, without endless wait times for surgery and consultations. Contact our expert team today, to schedule your first check-up and to receive expert advice about treating any problems that you may have with your vision

This article is intended to inform and give insight but not treat, diagnose or replace the advice of a doctor. Always seek medical advice with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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