Glaucoma

More than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma, an eye disease that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. At Rosenberg Eye Center Inc, in Miami, Tavernier, and Key West, Florida, board-certified ophthalmologists and surgeons Stanley Rosenberg, MD, and Peter Gomez, OD, diagnose and treat glaucoma to optimize eye health and avoid complications. Schedule an eye exam by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes pressure to build up inside the eyes, which can damage your eyes and eventually lead to vision loss. In fact, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness around the world. 

Early detection of glaucoma and other eye diseases can save your eyesight. See the eye doctors at Rosenberg Eye Center Inc every year or two for an eye exam and anytime you develop new or unusual symptoms.

What are the symptoms of glaucoma?

Glaucoma symptoms may include:

• Headaches
• Eye pressure
• Eye pain
• Red eyes
• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Tunnel vision
• Low vision
• Blind spots
• Blood gathering in front of your eyes
• Enlarged or bulging eyeballs
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Seeing rainbow-colored halos around lights
• Sudden floaters
• Seeing flashing lights
• Sudden vision loss

You might not have any symptoms of glaucoma in the early stages of the disease, and up to half of Americans with glaucoma may not realize they have it. 

Some symptoms of glaucoma indicate a medical emergency requiring immediate care to prevent vision loss. 

What are the risk factors for glaucoma?

Glaucoma risk factors include:

• Optic nerve damage
• High intraocular eye pressure
• Being 40 or older
• Nearsightedness or farsightedness
• Family history of glaucoma
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes

Vision loss and total blindness may occur if glaucoma is left untreated. 

How is glaucoma diagnosed?

The Rosenberg Eye Center Inc experts complete an eye exam to diagnose glaucoma and determine how to best treat it. 

Your eye doctor views your eyes and may dilate your pupils to get a better look at the inside of your eyes. They check your eye pressure, perform vision tests, and may complete eye imaging to get an in-depth view of your overall eye health. 

How is glaucoma treated?

Treating glaucoma may consist of:

• Eye drops
• Oral medications
• Laser treatment
• Surgery
• Lifestyle changes

It’s important to follow up with your eye doctor during treatment to ensure it's effective and help you avoid complications. 

It’s also helpful to maintain a healthy weight, stay active, limit caffeine, and eat a balanced diet to optimize eye health. Rosenberg Eye Center Inc offers contact lenses and glasses to correct any vision irregularities.

Schedule a glaucoma evaluation at Rosenberg Eye Center Inc by calling the office or booking an eye exam online today.