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Know what you’re dealing with and how modern surgery can restore your vision
Glaucoma is often called the “Silent Thief of Sight” because it causes permanent vision loss without early symptoms. At Nirmal’s Eye Hospital, Tambaram, our Glaucoma Services Department provides advanced diagnostics, modern medical and surgical treatments, long-term monitoring, and compassionate patient support to help you protect your eyesight for life.
Glaucoma often develops silently, but certain symptoms require urgent attention. Seeing halos around lights, noticing dark spots in your side vision, or experiencing persistent headaches and eye pressure should not be ignored. Blurred vision or any sudden drop in eyesight may indicate acute glaucoma, a medical emergency needing immediate care. Early recognition of these warning signs can help prevent irreversible optic nerve damage and vision loss.
We offer multiple surgical options tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle
Glaucoma eye drops help lower eye pressure by reducing fluid buildup or improving its drainage. They are usually the first line of treatment and must be used regularly to prevent optic nerve damage.
Laser treatments offer a quick, safe way to improve fluid drainage within the eye. These procedures are often performed in the clinic with minimal discomfort and can reduce or eliminate the need for ongoing medications. They are particularly useful in open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.
For cases where eye drops and lasers are not enough, surgical intervention ensures long-term pressure control. These procedures create new pathways to drain excess fluid or implant devices to maintain proper flow. Expert surgical planning ensures optimal safety and stability.
Choose the lens that matches your lifestyle and vision goals
Understanding glaucoma types is essential for proper treatment. The main forms include open-angle, angle-closure, normal-tension, secondary, and childhood glaucoma, each requiring specific diagnosis, monitoring, and tailored management.
Develops slowly as drainage becomes less efficient. No early symptoms, so regular checkups are crucial. Gradual peripheral vision loss if untreated.
The drainage angle closes abruptly, causing severe pain, redness, headache, and blurred vision. A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
Even with normal eye pressure, the optic nerve gets damaged possibly due to reduced blood flow or nerve sensitivity. Requires close monitoring.
Results from trauma, surgeries, inflammation, diabetes, or steroid use. Treatment targets both the glaucoma and the underlying cause.
Due to improper development of drainage channels. Symptoms include teary eyes, enlarged cornea, and light sensitivity. Needs early specialist care.
What to expect from consultation to recovery
Comprehensive eye check-up including vision test, eye pressure measurement, optic nerve evaluation, and family history review to identify glaucoma risk.
Cutting-edge tests such as OCT, visual field analysis, pachymetry, and gonioscopy to determine the type and severity of glaucoma.
Tailored management using medications, laser therapy (SLT, YAG), or minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries depending on the patient’s condition.
Regular eye pressure checks, progression analysis, and treatment adjustments to ensure long-term vision preservation.
Your recovery is just as important as the surgery itself
Day 1: Mild irritation, watering, or blurred vision may occur.
Days 3–7: Vision stabilizes; discomfort and redness decrease. Continue medications.
Week 2: Most activity restrictions lifted; vision clearer but may fluctuate. Follow-ups important.
1 Month: Full recovery; final vision achieved. Regular check-ups continue to prevent glaucoma progression.
We use cutting-edge technology for precise diagnosis and optimal surgical outcomes
High-resolution imaging to detect early glaucoma damage and monitor progression accurately.
Evaluates functional vision loss caused by glaucoma and helps track disease progression.
Accurate measurement of eye pressure, the most important factor in diagnosing and managing glaucoma.
Assesses the eye’s drainage angle to differentiate between open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.
Corneal thickness influences IOP readings; essential for accurate glaucoma evaluation and treatment planning.
No. Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively controlled with early diagnosis and consistent treatment. Timely care helps prevent optic nerve damage and protect vision.
Watch out for halos around lights, headaches, eye pain, sudden blurry vision, or gradual loss of side vision. These may indicate glaucoma or rising eye pressure.
It depends on the disease stage. Laser treatments are safe, effective, and long-lasting, often reducing dependence on drops. A specialist will decide what’s best for your eye.
Most glaucoma patients need check-ups every 3 to 6 months. More frequent visits may be required if pressure is unstable or the disease is advanced.
A structured program providing education, counseling, peer support, lifestyle guidance, and help navigating long-term glaucoma care.
Yes. Glaucoma has a strong family link, so siblings, children, and parents should undergo timely screening to catch the disease early.
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