Glaucoma Treatment in Oceanside

Request an Appointment at Davies Eye Center for this Common Eye Disease

Nothing is more precious than your ability to see the world around you. Glaucoma occurs when the intraocular pressure becomes too high and causes damage to the optic nerve which is the cable between each eye and the brain. Once damage occurs, it is irreversible, and glaucoma is a progressive condition that requires prompt treatment to slow the course of the disease. Because of this, it’s extremely important to have annual eye exams with an optometrist to screen for glaucoma, especially after age 60, as early detection is best for optimal results. Although glaucoma is incurable, it responds to treatment to ease its symptoms.

How Is Glaucoma Treated? 

Glaucoma treatment is aimed at lowering intraocular pressure to prevent further optic nerve damage. Davies Eye Center offers several state-of-the-art treatment modalities to accomplish this, including a laser procedure called selective laser trabeculoplasty. This painless, in-office treatment takes only 5 minutes and involves applying laser energy to the eye’s draining structure (the trabecular meshwork). This causes the drain to become more porous, which is what lowers the pressure in the eye. Treatment results last several years and the procedure can be repeated if necessary. 

Treatment may also be performed at the same time with cataract surgery, such as inserting small stents to prop open the trabecular meshwork or open up the meshwork from inside the eye using a special device. These treatments are typically highly effective and result in substantial and permanent pressure reduction. 

Contact Davies Eye Center

Simply contact us at Davies Eye Center for glaucoma treatment in Oceanside by filling out our online form or calling us at (760) 284-6724 for further information about our practice. 

We proudly serve patients throughout Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding areas.