What is glaucoma treatment and how does glaucoma treatment work?
There are different types of glaucoma treatments. The mainstay of glaucoma treatments is to reduce intraocular (eye) pressure to slow down or stop the disease from worsening.
What are common age-related eye problems and what are the symptoms?
The three big age-related eye problems that come to mind are cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration. We often treat these age-related eye conditions here at Eyesight Clinic.
When should I start glaucoma treatment?
The timing of when a patient starts glaucoma treatment depends on the severity and progression of their condition. Patients with risk factors for glaucoma should be monitored regularly by an ophthalmologist.
What technology do you use in glaucoma treatment?
We have the eye scan called the OCT which takes a three-dimensional view of the optic nerve head and the neuro-tissue contained in it. We use that to determine whether there’s any pathological or disease loss as a result of glaucoma from the optic nerve head.
What is my safety record with glaucoma treatments?
Lydia Chang holds a safety record for Glaucoma Treatments that is better than the national average. To learn more about the precautions Ms Chang takes, read this blog.
What is your glaucoma treatment expertise?
My NHS subspecialty expertise is in the subject of glaucoma. This means that I base my outpatient services almost exclusively on assessing patients who may have risk factors for glaucoma or patients that already have a glaucoma diagnosis.
What is your experience with glaucoma treatment?
In this video blog post, Lydia Chang discusses her extensive experience in administering glaucoma treatment.