Glaucoma is a condition that affects your eyes. It happens when there’s too much pressure inside your eyeball, which can damage the optic nerve.

To diagnose glaucoma, your ophthalmologists will complete a comprehensive eye exam, including measuring your eye pressure, checking your visual field, and examining the optic nerve.

In the early stages of glaucoma, you might not notice any symptoms at all, which is why regular eye exams are important. But as the condition progresses, you may experience things like blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, or even loss of peripheral vision.

Treatment

Treatment for glaucoma depends on the type and severity of glaucoma. Your ophthalmologists may prescribe eye drops to help lower the pressure in your eyes. In some cases, they may recommend laser therapy or surgery to improve the drainage of fluid from your eyes.