We realize that children coming for their first eye exam are fearful and apprehensive. Our office has specially designed reception areas for children where they can play, talk, and feel relaxed. We have literature available in our office that can be given or loaned to the parents so they can learn more about their child's condition. Glaucoma Glaucoma is a series of eye conditions where the pressure rises in the eye causing damage to the optic nerve resulting in a loss of side vision. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with the laser in the office usually corrects the condition and restores vision.
Chronic glaucoma causes no pain.
If the drops are not effective, laser treatment is carried out. Surgery is available for those cases which do not respond to medications or laser. Laser treatment is carried out in the office while surgery is performed on an outpatient basis in an ambulatory surgery facility. Glaucoma patients should have their eyes examined in the office every 3-12 months. Various tests including pressure measurements, test of side vision, checking of glasses and photographs of the eyes are carried out at regular intervals.