Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 60, but it can affect anyone. Early detection of glaucoma is key to preserving sight and preventing severe vision damage. Knowing the early signs and symptoms of glaucoma and ways to monitor and treat this eye disease can help those at risk take preventative measures before significant vision loss occurs. At Lavenburg Medical Group, we offer glaucoma treatment at Elkton, MD, Newark, DE, and Wilmington, DE. Learn more about the signs of glaucoma below.

What are the Early Signs of Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide, affecting more than 3 million people in the US alone. Some early warning signs include blurry or patchy vision, halos around bright lights, difficulty seeing at night, eye redness or irritation, headaches after long periods of reading or working on computers, and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions. Symptoms vary from person to person and with different types of glaucoma. An ophthalmologist from our team can help make a glaucoma diagnosis.

Managing Glaucoma

Once you have a glaucoma diagnosis, you can still live everyday life. We can help you manage the disease and keep it under control. We treat glaucoma by surgically draining the eye of excess fluid, using drugs to help prevent damage to the optic nerve and reduce pressure, and monitoring your condition.

Contact Lavenberg Medical Group for Glaucoma Treatment

If you have glaucoma and need treatment, contact the Lavenberg Medical Group. We have the skills and experience to help you manage this condition. We specialize in providing the most advanced strategies and treatment to help you keep your vision. . Our goal is to help you maintain the best possible quality of life with glaucoma. Contact our office to book an appointment with an eye doctor today.