The Silent Thief of Sight: Why Early Detection and Management of Glaucoma is Key

Glaucoma is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" because it typically presents no early symptoms but causes permanent damage to the optic nerve, leading to irreversible vision loss. Once vision is lost to glaucoma, it cannot be recovered, making early and accurate detection absolutely crucial.

At Orbit Eye Hospital, managing Glaucoma is a key area of expertise, led by experienced specialists like Dr. Amjad Furniturewala.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is usually caused by an abnormal build-up of pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP), which damages the optic nerve over time.

Our Comprehensive Approach to Glaucoma Management

Our strategy focuses on early diagnosis and meticulous management to halt the progression of the disease:

1. Advanced Diagnosis: We use cutting-edge tools like OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) to measure the thickness of the nerve fiber layer and track changes to the optic nerve with incredible precision. Tonometry is used to accurately measure your eye pressure.
2. Medical Management: For many patients, treatment begins with prescription eye drops or oral medication to lower the IOP.
3. Surgical Intervention: When medication is insufficient, surgical options are considered. Dr. Amjad Furniturewala specializes in advanced glaucoma filtering surgeries designed to create a new drainage channel for the eye fluid, reducing the pressure to a safe level.

If you are over the age of 40, have a family history of glaucoma, or have diabetes, regular comprehensive eye exams—even if you feel your vision is perfect—are your most effective defence against this condition.