{"id":463,"date":"2019-03-24T03:08:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-24T03:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/?p=463"},"modified":"2019-03-24T03:08:27","modified_gmt":"2019-03-24T03:08:27","slug":"what-is-the-best-treatment-for-glaucoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-glaucoma\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Treatment for Glaucoma?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Glaucoma results in peripheral (or side) vision loss initially, and the effect can be like looking through a tube or into a narrow tunnel. Over time, glaucoma can damage your central vision as well. It is an especially dangerous eye condition because most people do not experience any symptoms or early warning signs at the onset of glaucoma. This is why glaucoma<\/a> is often called “the sneak thief of sight.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Glaucoma<\/a> can be treated, but it is not curable. The damage to the optic nerve from glaucoma cannot be reversed. However, lowering the pressure in the eye can help prevent further damage to the optic nerve and further peripheral vision loss. The best treatment for glaucoma depends upon the nature and severity of each case. Eye drops, pills, laser procedures and surgical operations are used to prevent or slow further damage from occurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n