Glaucoma Treatment in San Antonio

Our state-of-the-art diagnostic technology allows us to diagnose and treat glaucoma as early as possible. As part of our diagnosis, we use visual field testing, intraocular pressure measurements, corneal thickness measurements, and optic nerve fiber analysis to monitor any changes in our patient's vision.

While there is no cure for glaucoma and damage can’t be reversed, early diagnosis and treatment can help slow or prevent blindness.

If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. As such, glaucoma treatment is generally covered by most insurance providers. To verify insurance coverage for your glaucoma treatment, contact our office.

It is possible for those experiencing glaucoma to receive LASIK eye surgery, especially if the glaucoma is considered under control, without significant vision loss. How glaucoma affects your eye may change the exact type of corrective vision surgery you receive, whether it’s LASIK or PRK surgery. For PRK surgery or LASIK eye surgery in San Antonio, as well as glaucoma treatment, San Antonio Eye Specialists is here for you.

There are several symptoms of glaucoma, including no symptoms at all. But, if you’re feeling some of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from glaucoma:
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• Vision loss
• Blurry vision
• Distorted vision
• Severe headache
• Severe pain in the eyes
• Unexplainable nausea or vomiting
• Colored rings, known as "halos" around light sources
• Eye redness

There are different types of glaucoma that result in different symptoms. If you’re experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, consider visiting your general practitioner or optometrist to get a referral for an ophthalmologist in San Antonio like San Antonio Eye Specialists.

About 3 million people in the United States are currently living with glaucoma. Each year in the United States, there are approximately 200,000 new glaucoma cases, making it a common condition. Some types of glaucoma are more common than others, but the most common type of glaucoma is known as open-angle glaucoma. 9 out of 10 people in the United States living with glaucoma have open-angle glaucoma.

Some groups of individuals have a higher-than-normal risk of experiencing glaucoma. People who fit the following criteria are more at risk for glaucoma: 
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• Over the age of 40 
• Family history of glaucoma
• Hispanic, Asian, or African heritage
• Generally high eye pressure
• Nearsightedness or farsightedness 
• History of eye injury 
• Long-term use of steroid-like medications
• Thinner than normal cornea 
• Thinning of the optic nerve 
• Experiencing migraines, high blood pressure, poor circulation, or diabetes

If some or all of the above criteria describe you, then you are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma than others.