Glaucoma Care

Treatment Options

Medication & Surgery

Because high intraocular pressure is the most common cause of glaucoma, most glaucoma treatments aim to reduce the pressure within the eye, so the optic nerve doesn’t become increasingly damaged. However, it is important to note any damage that occurs is permanent.

Generally speaking, the first line of defence in treatment is medicated eye drops. These must be used as directed, with most types requiring daily use. Different prescription eye drops treat glaucoma in different ways: some may reduce the amount of intraocular fluid the eye produces, while others may act on the drainage canals to help them drain fluid more quickly.

Surgery is another option in the treatment of glaucoma. Surgical treatments include laser surgery, implanting drainage devices, and other methods that can reduce intraocular pressure.

How Can Cowichan Eyecare Help?

Your optometrist at Cowichan Eyecare will help you manage your eye health and determine the best treatment option for you based on the root cause of your glaucoma and other factors. We will closely monitor the progression of your glaucoma so that we can treat it as effectively as possible.

To help safeguard your vision against serious conditions such as glaucoma, you should undergo a comprehensive eye exam at least once per year.

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