Glaucoma

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually without pain or early symptoms. Side vision is lost first. Regular checks find it early, when treatment protects your sight.

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At a glance

Who gets it: Mostly people over 40, especially with a family history
Main symptoms: Usually none until late; side vision slowly narrows
How urgent: Sudden painful red eye with halos is an emergency
Treatment: Daily eye drops, laser or surgery

See how it can affect vision

Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on a sunny day, with gardens and a road in front — Glaucoma takes side vision first, so many people do not notice until it is advanced. Slide left to see the field of vision narrow. Treatment protects the sight you have, but cannot restore what is lost. This is a simulation, not a diagnosis. Photo: Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, by Aaron Antony Paul via Unsplash.

Treatment at Sankalp Nethralaya

We diagnose and treat this condition at all three of our clinics.

Glaucoma treatment

Our guides

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Common questions

Is glaucoma hereditary?

Having a parent, brother or sister with glaucoma increases your risk, so start regular checks earlier.

What if I miss a dose?

Use it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not use a double dose. Ask your doctor for advice on your specific drops.

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