Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old, but blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early treatment.
Patterson Eye Associates has the visual field machines necessary to follow your glaucoma closely.
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Glacoma Evaluation
Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It is a blinding disease where you have high eye pressure that we call the silent killer! It can be harming your eye without your central vision being affected until the later stages.
- Primary causes:
Genetics
Diabetes
Age
- Treatment options:
Eye drops
Laser surgery
If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, you should be seen every 4-6 months. Patterson Eye Associates has all the necessary equipment to accurately monitor glaucoma in all of our patients!
