Glaucoma Treatment

At Dennis Eye Care, we work hard to make sure that we provide outstanding eye care to everyone in the Murfreesboro, TN area. Among the various conditions that we treat on a regular basis is glaucoma. This is a serious condition that can threaten someone's ability to see. Therefore, it is important for everyone to learn as much as possible so that they know how this condition is treated.

What Is Glaucoma?

The structure of the eye is held together by a combination of orbital bones and pressure. At the same time, this pressure can sometimes climb too high. This is what happens when someone develops glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition that develops when the pressure behind the eyes is too high. Some forms of glaucoma can develop quickly while others might come on more slowly. Regardless, this accelerated pressure can reach the point that it starts to threaten the structures behind the eyes such as the blood vessels and nerves. if these structures are damaged, it can lead to blindness. For this reason, it is critical for an optometry provider to treat this condition as quickly as possible.

How Does an Eye Doctor Treat Glaucoma?

If someone comes to see us at Dennis Eye Care with signs of glaucoma, the first thing we are going to do is test someone's ability to see while also checking the pressure behind the eyes. We do this using a small tool that is completely painless. If the pressure is high, we will work immediately to bring it down. That means that we will use a combination of oral medications and ocular eye drops to reduce the pressure behind the eyes.

Sometimes, surgery is necessary to relieve a blockage at the outflow tract of the eyes, which is one of the main causes of glaucoma. While it might take some time, we will do everything we can to protect the ability of our patients to see with rapid glaucoma assessments and treatments.

Call Dennis Eye Care Today

At Dennis Eye Care, we are proud to be led by Dr. Dennis, who has consistently placed the needs of the local Murfreesboro, TN area first. Dr. Dennis has a tremendous amount of experience in treating a variety of ocular conditions; however, our office always encourages people to see us at least once per year for a regular eye exam. This allows us to detect eye problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. If you would like to make an appointment with our team, please contact us today! We would be honored to take care of all your eye needs.