Glaucoma treatment

Glaucoma, also known as green star, is a common yet very serious eye condition, often referred to as the "SILENT THIEF OF SIGHT." This is because glaucoma causes the gradual degeneration and death of the optic nerve, without the patient experiencing any noticeable symptoms.

Up to 50% of patients are unaware of their condition

In glaucoma, patients do not experience any pain or other discomfort, and serious damage to the optic nerve can occur unnoticed, potentially leading to complete vision loss. Therefore, regular eye examinations are crucial, especially for individuals over 40 years old.

The most significant and common risk factor for glaucoma is high intraocular pressure. However, the exact cause of glaucoma remains unknown.

Other risk factors include:

age over 40, with the highest occurrence in people over 65
genetic predisposition (heredity)
other conditions such as diabetes, migraines, and stress

Symptoms of glaucoma

Glaucoma progresses subtly. Initially, small blind spots may occur in the field of vision, which the patient may not even notice. Later, the vision loss becomes more extensive. The patient loses peripheral vision, and instead of seeing objects or people, they may only perceive shadows or black spots.

Example of vision with glaucoma:

OCP glaucoma vision

Glaucoma clinic at Eye Centre Prague

Eye Centre Prague utilizes a wide range of modern diagnostic methods not only for the early diagnosis of glaucoma but also for monitoring its progression over time. These methods include visual field testing and optic nerve assessment with a perimeter, analysis of the nerve fiber layer, optic nerve head, and anterior segment of the eye using OCT, and, importantly, anterior segment and trabecular meshwork analysis with the Pentacam Scheimpflug rotating camera.

The Glaucoma Clinic at Eye Centre Prague is led by Chief Physician Radan Zugar, MD.