What is GLAUCOMA (Kalamatia)?
Glaucoma is a group of eye complications that damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending visual signals to the brain for vision. It usually happens when the intraocular pressure inside your eye increases.
This abnormality occurs when natural fluid builds up in the front part of the eye due to improper drainage or blockage in the system. Then the increased pressure harms the optic nerve, which affects sight.
What are the types of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is generally of two types:
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: It develops mostly in older people. It remains asymptomatic in the early stage. Patients do not understand the field defects until they are very advanced.
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: This is a serious type where a sudden and complete blockage in the drainage system happens. This causes a rapid buildup of fluid inside the eyes, and rapidly increased pressure can damage the vision very quickly. Immediate treatment by our highly experienced glaucoma eye doctors is required because it can cause permanent blindness.
Few other types of Glaucoma are:
- Pigmentary Glaucoma
- Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma
- Traumatic Glaucoma
- Neovascular Glaucoma
- Uveitic Glaucoma
- Normal-Tension Glaucoma
- Congenital Glaucoma
- Secondary glaucoma
Visiting the Renuka Eye Institute is crucial for understanding different types, enabling accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Causes of Glaucoma
- Abnormalities of the optic nerve and drainage system
- Excessive pressure in the eyes
- Prolonged steroid use
- Eye injury
- Age-related changes
- Eye inflammation for a long time
- Chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure
- Other eye diseases
- Genetic reason
Our top glaucoma specialists perform a proper evaluation to know the exact cause of this disease for effective care and management.
When to visit an Eye Specialists?
Contact our advanced eye centre immediately if you experience the following symptoms of Glaucoma :
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Tunnel vision
- Blurry vision
- Difficulty seeing in low light
- Halos or rainbow rings around lights
- Eye power changes
- Headache and pain
- Rapid vision loss
- Red eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Excessive tearing
- Vomiting
Glaucoma Treatment at Renuka Eye Institute
These progressive eye conditions require timely care to protect vision and maintain eye health. While complete recovery may be difficult in severe stages, early clinical management plays a crucial role in preserving vision and preventing further damage. With prompt treatment, eye pressure can be managed and the optic nerve protected, helping to slow progression and achieve the best possible outcomes.The experienced and qualified ophthalmologists of Renuka Eye Institute, a top-rated eye hospital in Eastern India, perform the following procedures to treat successfully.
Eye Drops:
Application of prescribed eye drops daily at a fixed time can help us reduce intraocular pressure by slowing the progression.
Medications:
In some cases, our renowned eye specialists prescribe some oral medicines along with drops if the drops are not enough in the first-line treatment.
Laser Treatment:
If eye drops and oral pills are not sufficient, our eye doctors perform laser therapies to prevent vision from getting completely blurred. The following quick and minimally invasive therapies are done to decrease the intraocular pressure by improving fluid drainage or creating new pathways.
- Trabeculoplasty (for open-angle Glaucoma)
- Iridotomy (for angle closure Glaucoma)
- Cyclophotocoagulation (for advanced Glaucoma)
Surgery:
For advanced cases, our top glaucoma surgeons perform the following surgeries to create new pathways in the drainage system of the eyes for reducing fluid production or controlling pressure.
- Trabeculectomy: It is the most common surgery for long-term pressure control. Here, a small flap is created to drain the fluid into a bleb under the conjunctiva. Our eye hospital has earned the trust of many people across West Bengal by restoring vision for more than 500 patients every year through successful glaucoma operations.
- Glaucoma Drainage Implants: In this surgical process, tiny devices are implanted to redirect eye fluid to lower intraocular pressure.
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): It is a small incision procedure that improves fluid drainage with faster recovery and fewer complications.
Prevention
“Prevention is better than cure” is not just a phrase; it is a warning you cannot afford to ignore in glaucoma care. This serious disease progresses silently without noticeable symptoms, and once vision is lost, it cannot be cured completely. At Renuka Eye Institute, we strongly emphasise preventive care as well as early detection and prompt treatment to safeguard your vision. The only way to save vision is to maintain the following preventive measures, recommended by our top-rated glaucoma specialists in Kolkata.
- Regular eye checkups at our dedicated eye care centre
- Avoid steroids and self-medication
- Eat nutritious food and drink sufficient water
- Limit screen time and UV exposure
- Quit smoking, alcohol and caffeine intake habits
- Use protective eyewear
- Proper eye rest and good sleep with the head slightly elevated
- Control diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol
- Maintain physical exercise
- Manage stress levels
- Maintain eye hygiene and avoid rubbing your eyes frequently
Who is at high risk for Glaucoma?
Heredity is the most important risk factor for this disease. If anyone in the family has glaucoma, all other family members are at risk for developing the disease. They must undergo a thorough glaucoma screening by eye experts. The other people who are at risk are:
- 40+ age
- Patients with chronic diseases
- Long-term steroid and other medicine users
- Persons with refractive vision errors and other eye problems
- Smokers, alcohol and caffeine consumers
- Individuals with a history of eye injury, trauma and surgery
- Excessive digital screen users
If you are at risk, you must schedule an eye screening with our top eye doctors for glaucoma to save your sight from going towards vision loss.
Why is Renuka Eye Institute the best for Glaucoma?
Presently, many options are available for this treatment in West Bengal, but our eye hospital has earned a space in the hearts of countless patients and their loved ones by providing the following eye care facilities:
State-Of-The-Art Technology:
Our premier eye hospital is equipped with the latest modern diagnostic and treatment technological tools for accurate detection and maximum outcomes for every patient in this treatment.
Experienced Eye Specialists:
Our qualified glaucoma doctors bring years of expertise in effective treatment tailored to each patient's needs. They heartily explained every step of the treatment procedure in simple language and also encouraged the patients and their family members to ask related questions to clear doubts. This helps the patients and their family members in immediate decision-making for effective treatment and builds trust and confidence throughout the process.
Supportive Staff:
Our polite, helpful and attentive staff guide you smoothly from the registration for the first eye test to follow-up checkups after successful treatment. They ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience in eye care for optimal visual results.
Dedicated Department:
Our leading eye hospital has a specialised glaucoma unit that ensures advanced tests and proper clinical management for the benefit of long-term eye health.
Affordability:
Our institute is known as one of the most affordable eye hospitals for glaucoma, whereas many other eye clinics impose high treatment prices with hidden charges. We offer eye care at a reasonable price with a clear billing process by informing patients about the cost in advance because we are dedicated to making quality eye care accessible to everyone.
An Umbrella System:
In our specialised eye clinic, primary registration, eye tests, consultation, treatment, and follow-up care are available under one single roof. This saves time and reduces the hassles of all steps of treatment, and ensures faster and more convenient care.
Accessible Location:
Our clinics are well- connected by major transport routes in West Bengal. You can reach us easily without any inconvenience. This transport-friendly facility makes regular visits, follow-ups or emergency contact comfortable and hassle-free..
Trustworthy Hospital:
We are proud of our positive patient feedback and satisfaction. A large number of people with first-hand experience recommend our name every day for our quality service. It reflects our commitment to excellence in glaucoma care.
Schedule Your Glaucoma Consultation at Renuka Eye Institute
Take the first step towards clear vision with our trusted eye hospital, where your eye health is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing expert guidance and advanced treatment, ensuring a comfortable experience from the moment you book an appointment. Being a trusted choice for countless people in their treatment journey, we strive to improve vision through modern ophthalmological solutions. If you or your family member is at high risk or experiencing any symptom, schedule your consultation today and prevent glaucoma with quality eye care backed by trust, expertise and comfort.
