Glaucoma eye surygery specialist Mumbai - India

Glaucoma:

Glaucoma generally begins un-noticeably and damages the eyes without any sign or symptom till it is very late and the patient is almost at the verge of blindness. This is the reason that awareness about glaucoma and its treatment is important to prevent this blinding disease.The contents of the eye-ball are under some pressure (Intra-Ocular Pressure) which maintains the shape of the eye. In certain situations this pressure may rise and be detrimental to the functioning of the nerve of the eye (optic nerve).

The two main types of Glaucoma are Open Angle Glaucoma and Angle Closure Glaucoma.

In rare cases pressure may not be increased but still damage to the optic nerve occurs because of its increased vulnerability, this is called normal tension or low tension glaucoma.

Glaucoma can be treated but the damage done by the disease are non repairable but further damage to the eye by glaucoma can be stopped. Hence it is very important that glaucoma be diagnosed and treated early before significant damage has been done.Treatment for Glaucoma can be done by using Drugs,Laser or Surgery.Dr Shyam C Agrawal is a reputed Glaucoma Eye Surgery Specialist in India.