It is a disease that damages eye's optic nerve due to increased fluid (Aqueous Humor) pressure; known as intra ocular pressure (IOP).
It is also called as "kala pani or kachbindu". This is a silent thief of vision as patient do not realize that one has glaucoma until and unless it reaches to advance stage.
And the damage caused by glaucoma is irreversible; treatment can be given only to prevent further damage; vision which has lost once can never be restored back.
He has done his long term fellowship From Arvind Eye Institute, Madurai and has more than 15 years of expertise in all types of Glaucoma managements.
We are very proud to announce him as one of the pioneers to introduce Micro Incision Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) to India
Used for measuring thickness of retinal nerve fiber layer, the tissue first damaged by glaucoma. Can effectively differentiate patients with early glaucoma from normal subjects
The purpose of visual field testing or perimetry, is to provide information critical to:
Diagnosing ocular disease, especially glaucoma
Evaluating neurological disease.
Monitoring the progress of ocular and neurological disease.
The device works by bypassing the trabecular meshwork and redirecting the outflow of aqueous humor through a small tube into an outlet chamber or bleb. The IOP decreases from around 33 to 10 mmHg by removing aqueous on average 2.75 micro liters / min.
Know MoreSelective Laser Trabeculoplasty". This is a laser procedure used to treat glaucoma by reducing the pressure in the eye. This therapy is reimbursed by Medicare and many other insurance providers, which minimizes your out-of-pocket expenses.
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Gonioscopy : For visualizing angles in glaucoma
Applanation Tonometry : Gold standard for measuring intraocular pressure