Glaucoma
Glaucoma care
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, often with no symptoms until vision has already narrowed.
We check eye pressure, the nerve and your field of vision, and we repeat those checks over the years. If drops are right for you, we prescribe and review them. If a laser or an operation is the next step, we refer you to a surgeon and see you after.
Who it is for
People with a family history of glaucoma
Older adults, and people with diabetes
Anyone told their eye pressure is high
- Sudden vision loss, flashes of light, a curtain over your vision, a chemical splash or an eye injury needs care now. Call our office right away or go to an emergency room. If you can't reach us, call 911.
How monitoring works
Each visit takes about an hour, a little less once you have a baseline.
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A baseline
Eye pressure, a nerve photograph and a field-of-vision test, so that later visits have something to compare with.
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Repeat checks
The same tests on a schedule the doctor sets, so small changes show up.
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A plan
Drops, or no treatment yet, and the next visit date. Results vary from person to person.
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A referral if needed
When a laser or an operation is the next step, we send you to a surgeon and share your records.
Billing and what to bring
How it is billed
Glaucoma visits are medical visits, so they are usually billed to medical insurance. We check your benefits first.
Which plan paysWhat to bring
Your current glasses
Your eye drops, in their bottles or with a list
Your insurance cards
Records from any other eye doctor, if you have them
The doctor who does it
Dr. Sanford leads the glaucoma visits. Dr. Chakrabarty sees glaucoma patients too.
Our doctors
Questions about glaucoma
Can I tell if I have glaucoma?
Usually not. Early glaucoma rarely hurts or blurs your sight, which is why the checks matter.
Do the drops work for everyone?
No. Results vary, and the doctor adjusts the plan at each visit.
Who sees me if I need a laser or an operation?
A surgeon, whom we refer you to. We share your records and see you again afterward.
Book a glaucoma visit
Pick a time in our booking system, or call and ask for a glaucoma visit.