Protecting Your Sight for Life
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight”—because it can cause irreversible vision loss before symptoms appear. At Today’s Vision River Oaks, we provide comprehensive glaucoma testing, early diagnosis, and advanced treatment options to preserve your vision and protect your eye health.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which connects your eye to your brain. This damage is often caused by elevated eye pressure (intraocular pressure). Left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness.
There are several types of glaucoma, but the most common include:
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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Develops gradually with no warning signs.
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Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A sudden increase in eye pressure—an emergency requiring immediate care.
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Normal-Tension Glaucoma: Optic nerve damage occurs even with normal eye pressure.
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Secondary Glaucoma: Caused by injury, inflammation, or other medical conditions.
Glaucoma Symptoms to Watch For
In early stages, glaucoma typically has no symptoms. As the disease progresses, you may notice:
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Blurred or hazy vision
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Loss of peripheral (side) vision
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Halos around lights
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Eye pain or redness (in acute cases)
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Tunnel vision (in advanced stages)
Because vision loss is permanent, regular eye exams are critical for early detection and treatment.
Who’s at Risk?
While glaucoma can affect anyone, your risk is higher if you:
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Are over age 60
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Have a family history of glaucoma
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Are African American, Hispanic, or Asian
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Have high eye pressure or thin corneas
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Have diabetes, high blood pressure, or extreme nearsightedness
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Use long-term corticosteroids
We recommend yearly glaucoma screenings for anyone over 40, or earlier if you’re in a high-risk group.
How We Diagnose Glaucoma
At Today’s Vision River Oaks, our glaucoma evaluations include:
👁️ Comprehensive Eye Exam
We assess your visual acuity, eye health, and overall risk factors.
📊 Tonometry (Eye Pressure Test)
Measures the pressure inside your eye—a key indicator of glaucoma risk.
🌀 Visual Field Testing
Checks for blind spots or vision loss in your peripheral (side) vision.
🖥️ OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Creates high-resolution images of the optic nerve to detect early damage.
🔍 Gonioscopy
Examines the drainage angle of your eye to determine the type of glaucoma.
Treatment Options for Glaucoma
While there’s no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can slow or stop vision loss. Your personalized treatment plan may include:
💧 Prescription Eye Drops
Reduce eye pressure by improving fluid drainage or decreasing production.
💊 Oral Medications
Sometimes used alongside eye drops for better pressure control.
🔦 Laser Treatments
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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): Opens drainage pathways for better fluid flow.
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Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): Used for angle-closure glaucoma.
🏥 Surgical Options
In advanced or unresponsive cases, microsurgery or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) may be recommended to lower eye pressure long-term.
Your Vision Is Worth Protecting
At Today’s Vision River Oaks, we’re committed to providing lifelong glaucoma care with:
✔️ Advanced diagnostic technology
✔️ Personalized treatment plans
✔️ Ongoing monitoring and education
✔️ Compassionate, patient-centered care
Schedule Your Glaucoma Screening Today
Whether you’re at risk, showing symptoms, or just due for your yearly exam, early detection saves sight. Let us help protect your vision for the future.