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Complete
diagnostic, medical and surgical care is available for glaucoma patients.
This specialty treats the condition of increased fluid pressure within the
eye. If untreated, abnormally high eye pressure can damage the optic nerve
leading to permanent loss of vision.
Diagnostic equipment includes:
- Tonometry - measures fluid pressure within the eye.
- Computer - assisted visual field testing-checks for vision
loss.
- Stereo optic nerve head photography - verifies the condition
of the optic nerve.
- Laser Diagnostic Technology (GDX) - graphic view and analysis
of the optic nerve and aids in the early diagnosis of glaucoma.
Medical and surgical care includes:
- Laser trabeculoplasty - stretching open the drainage channels
in the eye to relieve pressure.
- Laser iridotomy - tiny hole made in the iris to relieve pressure.
- Trabeculectomy filtering surgery - surgical opening within
the eye to relieve pressure.
- Implant surgery of tubes, valves and shunts - inserted into
permanent openings in the eye to relieve pressure.
- Cyclodestructive treatments - procedures to slow the fluid
production of the eye.
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