Glaucoma Evaluation

Glaucoma is an eye disorder characterised by raised pressure within the eyeball, resulting in progressive damage to the optic nerve in the eye and irreversible vision loss.

It is known as a silent thief of sight because it often goes undetected until substantial vision loss is already present. Depending on the type of glaucoma, it sometimes manifests as a gradual blurring of the peripheral (and eventually, central) vision. In other types, it may present as sudden blurred vision with severe eye pain and headaches. There is no known cure for glaucoma, although it can be treated with surgery and medication to slow its progression and preserve sight for a patient's lifetime.