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    Glaucoma test and treatment

    Glaucoma damages the optic nerve without pain or early symptoms. Regular checks are the only way to catch it in time.

    Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinay Patil, MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), founder of Sankalp Nethralaya. Last reviewed .

    Quick answer

    Sankalp Nethralaya offers glaucoma treatment at its HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics in Bengaluru. Early detection with pressure and nerve checks, then drops, laser or surgery. Consultations start at ₹650, walk-ins are welcome, and cashless treatment is available with major insurers and TPAs.

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    See why glaucoma goes unnoticed

    Glaucoma narrows vision from the edges inwards, so the centre stays sharp until late. That is why regular pressure and nerve checks matter.

    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.

    What is glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve, the cable that carries images from your eye to your brain. It is often linked to higher pressure inside the eye. Side vision is lost first, so most people do not notice anything until the damage is advanced. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored, but further loss can usually be prevented with treatment.

    Who is at higher risk

    • People over 40
    • A parent, brother or sister with glaucoma
    • Diabetes or high blood pressure
    • High short sight or long sight
    • Long-term use of steroid medicines, including eye drops and inhalers
    • A past eye injury

    How we test for glaucoma

    • Eye pressure measurement (tonometry)
    • Optic nerve examination
    • OCT scan of the nerve fibre layer when needed
    • Visual field test to map your side vision
    • Gonioscopy to check the drainage angle of the eye

    Treatment options

    • Eye drops taken daily to lower eye pressure. This is the most common treatment.
    • Laser treatment to improve drainage or open a narrow angle
    • Surgery when drops and laser are not enough

    Learn more in glaucoma: the silent thief of sight.

    Where to get treated

    Glaucoma treatment is available at our HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics.

    Sources

    1. Glaucoma, National Eye Institute (NIH)
    2. Glaucoma medicines, National Eye Institute (NIH)
    3. Glaucoma, NHS

    Common questions

    Does glaucoma have symptoms?

    The most common type usually has no symptoms until late. A sudden painful red eye with blurred vision, halos and nausea can be acute angle-closure glaucoma, which is an emergency.

    Is glaucoma curable?

    It cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. With regular treatment and check-ups, most people keep useful vision for life.

    Can I stop my drops when my pressure is normal?

    No. Normal pressure usually means the drops are working. Always speak to your doctor before stopping.

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