Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that affects mainly the aging population. However, it can also be seen in younger patients. Glaucoma screenings are important in patients ages 60 and above.
If there is a family history of glaucoma, it is recommended that glaucoma screening starts at age 40. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that is usually associated with increased pressure in the eye and can cause a generalized loss of peripheral vision.
Because the symptoms can be evasive an eye exam can be very important to detect glaucoma early. Glaucoma is usually a treatable disease with either eye drops or surgery. The earlier it is detected and treated, the better the prognosis. We offer the latest technology in early glaucoma detection including Optical Coherence Tomography and Matrix, as well as Humphrey visual field testing.