Glaucoma Treatment in Denver, CO
Understanding Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma, an eye disease most commonly affecting older people, occurs when the pressure inside the eye becomes too high due to a buildup of fluid inside the eyeball. This can occur as a side effect of some drugs, as a hereditary condition, or for reasons not entirely known. If not detected early and treated right away, it can result in severely impaired vision and even blindness.
By seeing Dr. Pennington on a regular basis and having regular tests for glaucoma will greatly increase your chances of discovering any irregularities before the condition becomes serious. If treatment is begun early, long-term damage to your vision can be prevented.
How do you test for Glaucoma?
There are a number of different ways to test for glaucoma. Colorado Eye Surgeons has state of the art technology that assist in early detection that are a compliment to regular eye exams. Dr. Pennington will perform an exam on your eyes and let you know if any further diagnostic test are right for you.
How do you treat Glaucoma?
The most common and least invasive way to treat glaucoma is through drug therapies that help normalize the pressure of fluid in the eyes. Other treatment options include in office laser treatment (SLT), or surgery. SLT allows the laser to be used at a very low level, treating select cells in the trabecular meshwork and leaving others untouched. Because the procedure is more highly focused than traditional laser surgery, it can be repeated more than once, offering additional options for those whose condition proves resistant to drug treatments or other surgical approaches.
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