GLAUCOMA 

Who is at Risk for Glaucoma? 

Some people are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma than others. This includes individuals who:

• Are over the age of 40
• Have glaucoma in their family
• Are of African, Hispanic, or Asian heritage
• Have high eye pressure
• Are farsighted or nearsighted
• Have had an eye injury
• Use long-term steroids
• Have thin corneas in the center
• Have thinning of the optic nerve
• Have diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure, poor blood circulation, or other health problems affecting the entire body.
• Discuss your risk of glaucoma with Dr. Galloway. People who have more than one of these risk factors are more likely to develop glaucoma.

Treatment for Glaucoma 

Glaucoma damage is permanent and cannot be reversed. However, medicine in the form of eye drops or surgery may be able to help prevent further damage.

Because there are so many glaucoma drops on the market right now, you'll need to bring your drug plan's preferred drug list to your appointment in order to select a drug that is covered by your insurance.

If surgery is required, Dr. Galloway may perform an Iridotomy in-office or discuss other surgical options.

Your glaucoma treatment will be a collaborative effort between you and Dr. Galloway. It's critical that you follow your doctor's orders and take your medications exactly as prescribed. Once you begin taking medications on a regular basis, you should expect to be examined every 3-6 months. This can, however, vary depending on your specific treatment requirements.