The PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, specialises in dealing with the treatment of all types of glaucoma, including primary, secondary, paediatric and end-stage glaucoma. At present, glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness. Unlike cataract, it causes irreversible vision loss. Hence, our main purpose is to preserve the existing, unaffected vision and avoid the progression of blindness. We are equipped with all the latest modalities for the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma that is available in most modern healthcare centres.
Normally, fluid in the eye, flows from behind pupil to a place between the iris and cornea, which is known as the angle of the eyes. It is a sieve-like structure that is known as the trabecular meshwork. In some patients, this fluid does not flow out properly, resulting in high pressure within the eye.
Glaucoma, is a disease of the eye, in which pressure within the eye, i.e. intraocular pressure, increases. If left untreated, it is likely to result in permanent damage to the optic nerve that transmits images to the brain, which results in complete and irreversible blindness.
If diagnosed and treated at an early stage, vision can be maintained steadfast and further loss of vision, can be prevented.
The two major types of glaucoma are:
Open-Angle Glaucoma (OAG):
Closed-Angle Glaucoma (acute angle-closure glaucoma):
Open-Angle Glaucoma (OAG):
Closed-Angle Glaucoma (acute angle-closure glaucoma):
Other types of glaucoma: traumatic glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, drug-induced glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, etc.
Most often, glaucoma occurs in adults aged over 40 years, however, it can also occur in young adults, children, and infants. People who are likely to suffer from glaucoma are listed below:
