Glaucoma
Have Peace of Mind With Your Eyesight
Since there are no obvious symptoms of glaucoma, as much as 40 percent of a person’s vision can be permanently lost without a person noticing. early diagnosis and treatment is key to preserving your vision. Screening your vision for glaucoma is a crucial reason to schedule a yearly vision exam at St. Paul Eye Clinic. We have several Board Certified Ophthalmologists who specialize in the care of a disease that has earned the nickname “sneak thief of sight”. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment is key to preserving your vision! Glaucoma procedures are performed at the Midwest Surgery Center located in Woodbury or the Phillips Eye Institute located in Minneapolis depending on your needs.
What To Expect During Your Procedure
St. Paul Eye Clinic’s board-certified glaucoma specialists use advanced diagnostic testing to pinpoint glaucoma in its earliest stages.
Treatment may include prescription eye drops to lower the pressure.
In advanced cases, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) may be used. During the in-office laser procedure, a laser is used to safely open the drainage canal of your eye to reduce the pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG): primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) known as chronic glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. It occurs when there is an imbalance in the production and drainage of the clear fluid (called the aqueous humor) that fills the eye's anterior chamber, the part behind the cornea. The result is that the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP) increases.
- Angle-closure glaucoma: Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) occurs when the pressure inside your eye gets too high very quickly. It is a medical emergency because if it is not treated quickly, it can lead to permanent loss of vision. Symptoms include eye pain with nausea and sudden visual disturbance.
Have Peace of Mind With Your Eyesight
Since there are no obvious symptoms of glaucoma, as much as 40 percent of a person’s vision can be permanently lost without a person noticing. early diagnosis and treatment is key to preserving your vision. Screening your vision for glaucoma is a crucial reason to schedule a yearly vision exam at St. Paul Eye Clinic. We have several Board Certified Ophthalmologists who specialize in the care of a disease that has earned the nickname “sneak thief of sight”. Fortunately, early diagnosis and treatment is key to preserving your vision! Glaucoma procedures are performed at the Midwest Surgery Center located in Woodbury or the Phillips Eye Institute located in Minneapolis depending on your needs.
What To Expect During Your Procedure
St. Paul Eye Clinic’s board-certified glaucoma specialists use advanced diagnostic testing to pinpoint glaucoma in its earliest stages.
Treatment may include prescription eye drops to lower the pressure.
In advanced cases, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) may be used. During the in-office laser procedure, a laser is used to safely open the drainage canal of your eye to reduce the pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG): primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) known as chronic glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. It occurs when there is an imbalance in the production and drainage of the clear fluid (called the aqueous humor) that fills the eye's anterior chamber, the part behind the cornea. The result is that the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP) increases.
- Angle-closure glaucoma: Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) occurs when the pressure inside your eye gets too high very quickly. It is a medical emergency because if it is not treated quickly, it can lead to permanent loss of vision. Symptoms include eye pain with nausea and sudden visual disturbance.