Glaucoma is characterised by increased pressure in the eye and/or glaucomatous atrophy of the optic nerve. Patients of all ages, from new-borns to the elderly can develop glaucoma.

What is glaucoma?

                Glaucoma( Eye pressure) also known as the “silent thief of sight” develops slowly and often without any symptoms. People do not know until the disease reaches an advanced age. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause vision loss and may even lead  to blindness.

How does glaucoma happen?

          Glaucoma is a condition that cause damage to the optic nerve of the eye. It usually happens when fluid builds up in front part of the eye. This fluid buildup increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. As this nerve gradually deteriorates, blind spots develops in your vision.

What can we do to avoid this dreadful condition?

           Half the people with glaucoma do not know they have it. Its important to get regular eye examinations. If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented.

We handle Primary Glaucomas, which are largely inherited, in addition to Secondary Glaucomas caused by trauma, inflammation, Diabetes, Retinal Vascular Disease and hypermature cataracts. Deviations from normal retinal nerve fibre thickness are the earliest structural changes in persons with glaucoma.

Investigational facilities:

The department is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic tools and investigational facilities needed in the evaluation and diagnosis of this dreaded eye aliment, apart from routine instruments for regular evaluation (Applanation tonometer, 3 and 4 mirror gonioscopes, 90 D), specialized equipments available include

• Ultrasonic Pachymeter – ₹500
• Humphry visual field analyzer (i series)- ₹1000
• Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) RNFL – ₹1500
• Anterior segment swept source optical coherence tomography (AS OCT)- ₹1500
• Fundus photography unit (For stereoscopic disc photography) – ₹500

Treatment Options

1. Medication (eye drops)
2. Laser Procedures
3. Surgical procedures

Routinely performed procedures

• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy – ₹3000 onwards
• Trabeculectomy – ₹15000 onwards
• Trabeculectomy + Trabeculotomy – ₹20000 onwards
• Trabeculectomy with anti mitotic agents like Mitomycin-c or 5-FU- ₹20000 onwards
• Trabeculectomy with ologen implants – ₹30000 onwards
• Valve /Tube implants ₹35000 onwards
• Combined  Trabeculectomy with IOL implantation ₹35000 onwards
• Bleb needling, bleb repair/ revision ₹5000 onwards
• MIGS Non penetrating glaucoma filtering surgeries: deep sclerectomy (including laser assisted) ₹35000 onwards
• Cyclocryotherapy ₹5000 onwards