WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?glaucoma-in-fort-myers
Glaucoma is an increase in the intraocular pressure in your eye. If left untreated the pressure may rise to dangerous levels and damage your optic nerve. This can result in decreased peripheral (side to side) vision and eventually blindness.
WHAT CAUSES GLAUCOMA?
An increase in the amount of aqueous humor (fluid) in the eye indicates a problem. Either the eye is producing too much, or it’s not draining properly. Certain medial disorders such as, diabetes, may also contribute to glaucoma.
WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO GET GLAUCOMA?
Because there are several types, anyone can have glaucoma. Certain ethnic backgrounds specifically African-Americans are four times more likely to develop glaucoma than whites.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GLAUCOMA?
Glaucoma is often known as the “silent thief”. Because there are no warning signs most people do not realize they actually have a problem. Glaucoma gradually reduces your side to side vision but by the time you notice it, permanent damage has already occurred.
HOW IS GLAUCOMA DETECTED?
A visit to your eye care specialist is the best way to determine whether or not you have glaucoma. People with certain risk factors should see their eye doctor more frequently to have their intraocular pressure checked.
Another detection method is through diagnostic testing such as a visual field. This test will map your vision and determine if any points in your field of vision are missing.
HOW IS GLAUCOMA TREATED?
The best treatment for glaucoma is early diagnosis and prevention. Various types of glaucoma may require different treatment plans including the iStent and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty. Snead Eye Group provides best traetment for glaucoma in Fort Myers and Naples. Your eye care specialist will discuss the best course of action with you, if you are diagnosed with glaucoma.
Dr. Brad A. Snead of SNEADEYE GROUP has recently received certification to provide iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent to treat cataracts and glaucoma. Glaucoma affects over 60 million people worldwide and is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness. The disease is defined by pressure inside the eye, cupping of the optic disc and loss of visual field. Glaucoma can not be cured and treatments aim to reduce the pressure within the eye, which is normally achieved through medical therapy, laser treatments or incisional glaucoma surgery. Because of the risk of severe side effects, surgery was usually reserved for advanced stages of the glaucoma, when topical antiglaucoma drugs and laser treatments fail to control the disease.
Approved by the FDA in July of 2012, the GLAUKOS iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent, the world’s smallest medical device, provides a long-term, non-medicinal treatment for patients suffering from Open-Angle Glaucoma. This tiny titanium stent is inserted into the eye to help aide in the natural draining of intraocular fluid into the blood stream, reducing pressure build up within the eye.
“The iStent is truly a breakthrough for patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma, especially for those suffering from cataracts as well,” said Dr. Brad A Sneed. “The iStent is minimally invasive because it is implemented through the same tiny incision used during cataract surgery. Even more exciting is that many patients who choose the iStent have a reduction in the number of medicines and other treatments to keep the intraocular pressure under control.”
Founded by Dr. John W. Snead in 1985, Snead Eye Group offers eye care for a lifetime, from fitting your first pair of glasses or contact lenses to curing cataracts while providing the latest technology and treatment options available. With locations in Fort Myers and Naples, SNEADEYE GROUP employs more than 30 experienced staff members, an ophthalmologist and three optometrists.
FINANCING FOR YOUR ISTENT GLAUCOMA TREATMENT WITH CATARACT SURGERY IS AVAILABLE
SNEADEYE GROUP works with Care Credit, a finance company that can help patients pay any high insurance deductible and help pay for Tecnis Multifocal or Toric Lens for cataract surgery patients. When patients apply and are approved we offer a two year, no interest rate, payment plan. Learn more about Care Credit financing.
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