Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. It is estimated that half of the people affected by glaucoma may not know they have it. Inside of the eye contains fluid that is constantly flowing and is drained out of the eye. Glaucoma happens when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged. The pressure inside the eye (also called intraocular pressure or IOP) rises because the correct amount of fluid can’t drain out of the eye. This results in the fluid accumulating in the eye and over a period of time it leads to increased intraocular pressure. Over a period of time, this high pressure inside the eye (IOP) can damage the optic nerve (or nerve of the eye). Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of this sight-threatening disease.

Vision Care Eye Hospital has a specialized Glaucoma Clinic with a Certified Senior Glaucoma Consultant of repute specializing in Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management. The Glaucoma Clinic is equipped with advanced Glaucoma Diagnostic Equipment like applanation tonometer, Automated Perimetry, and Orbscan 2 based Corneal Pachymetry.