What kinds of treatments are available for Glaucoma?

No matter what the underlying cause may be, there is no cure for glaucoma; but with treatment, it can be controlled. Treatments can slow or halt vision loss, but cannot restore vision which has already been lost. This is why managing glaucoma early is important. Depending on the underlying cause of your glaucoma, your eye doctor will create a treatment plan aimed at decreasing your intraocular pressure, or IOP. Treatments for glaucoma can range from eye drops and oral medications to surgery and laser treatments. Your doctor may recommend one or more treatments depending on what is causing your glaucoma. Some treatments are targeted at decreasing the amount of fluid that your eye creates, while others focus on increasing the amount of fluid leaving your eye. The goal of these treatments is to reduce pressure on the optic nerve, and maintain a healthy balance inside the eye. You and your doctor will work together to find the best treatment plan for your condition. The sooner treatment begins, the better we can protect your vision. Let’s get your glaucoma under control.