Glaucoma Treatment in Original Town North

Glaucoma Treatment in Original Town North

Don’t Let Glaucoma Rob You of Your Sight

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It's caused by fluid build-up and increased pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve that progressively worsens your vision. This disease can cause severe, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

In many cases, appropriate control and treatment can help prevent further damage to the eyes and protect your vision. Family Vision Associates offers several treatments to help address glaucoma. Learn more about the treatments we provide and contact us to schedule an appointment.

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The 2 Main Types of Glaucoma

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  • Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type. It is a lifelong condition that accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma: a rare form of the disease which requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the angle is closed in many or most areas between the iris and cornea, which reduces fluid drainage and increases eye pressure.

Glaucoma: The Sneaky Thief of Sight

There is a reason glaucoma is called “the sneaky thief of sight”--half the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it! Meaning, they may not have symptoms in the early stages.

At Family Vision Associates, we diagnose and help preserve your vision with cutting-edge glaucoma treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a family history of glaucoma or have been diagnosed with glaucoma, contact us today.

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What are the Signs of Glaucoma?

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As mentioned earlier, glaucoma usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. When signs do manifest, it's usually loss of tunnel vision or peripheral vision. Unfortunately, by the time vision loss has occurred, it cannot be reversed.

That said, the less common angle-closure glaucoma does show a sudden onset of symptoms, including:

  • Extreme eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt diagnosis and treatment by contacting Family Vision Associates in Original Town North or visiting your nearest emergency room.


Who's at Risk for Glaucoma?

  • Age 40 +

    The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age, with most glaucoma patients aged 40 and up. That said, there is a much rarer form of this disease (congenital glaucoma) that affects infants.

  • Family History & Ethnicity

    Your risk for developing glaucoma is higher if you have a family history of the disease. Those of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American, and Indigenous Canadian descent have a higher risk of developing this disease.

  • Other Conditions

    High myopia, hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

  • Eye Injury or Trauma

    An eye injury, trauma or eye surgery can increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma.


Common Glaucoma Treatments

There is currently no cure for glaucoma. However, several treatments are available to prevent the progression of this sight-robbing condition. With the right care, you have a higher chance of managing your glaucoma and preserving your vision.

Common treatments include:

Eye Drops

Your optometrist will prescribe eye drops to help regulate pressure inside the eye by decreasing fluid production and/or improving drainage.

Laser Surgery

If eye drops aren’t doing enough to reduce intraocular pressure or intraocular temperature in open-angle glaucoma, laser surgery may be an option. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) opens up the drainage system in the eye to reduce pressure.

SLT is successful in 80% of cases and can reduce eye pressure by 20%.

Other Surgeries

If a laser procedure or eye drops do not lower eye pressure to the desired level, your eye doctor may recommend one of the following surgeries:

  • Incision Surgery
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants

Glaucoma Testing Treatment FAQs

How does an eye doctor diagnose glaucoma?

Since glaucoma has no side effects early on, it is essential for people with a family history of risk factors for glaucoma to get tested. The following tests diagnose glaucoma:

  • Tonometry: measures the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam): examines the shape and color of the optic nerve
  • Perimetry: measures your field of vision
  • Gonioscopy: checks the angle where the iris meets the cornea
  • Pachymetry: determines the thickness of the cornea to better evaluate eye pressure.
What foods should you avoid if you have glaucoma?

The following are the foods every glaucoma patient should consider avoiding immediately. It should help keep your optic nerve healthy and minimize eye pressure.

  • Caffeine - certain studies show that caffeine contributes to increased intraocular pressure.
  • Saturated fats - a diet high in saturated fats can lead to weight gain, which not only increases intraocular pressure but also cholesterol levels.
  • Trans fats - try to limit your consumption of trans fats because they can also raise cholesterol levels
  • Salt - make sure to consume salt sparingly, as increased blood pressure can indirectly lead to intraocular pressure.
What percentage of glaucoma patients go blind?

About 60% of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will eventually lose some vision.

However, the rate of legal blindness among glaucoma patients is 5%. Getting effective treatment early on will greatly increase your ability to preserve and maximize your vision.

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- Jul. 02, 2025
If you are either new to needing glasses or are needing to find a new optometrist, you will need to ... do yourself a favor and visit Family Vision Associates. I made my appointment online and ended up seeing Dr. Karen Henson. I arrived to this office and was warmly greeted. From being greeted, checking in, the pre-exam, the exam, to getting checked out, everyone was very warm and pleasant. I really appreciated Dr. Henson's thoroughness. I will recommend this office to everyone. Thank you.
- Jun. 29, 2025
I had put off this visit for years thinking it would be a hassle. The entire office made it easy an... d effortless and I regretted waiting so long to make appointment.
- Jun. 25, 2025
Dr Ezzell was very kind and helpful! Definitely recommend! Taylor was also very helpful in helping m... e understand my insurance!
- Jun. 15, 2025
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- Jun. 09, 2025
Top notch, Highly recommend
- May. 04, 2025
Very friendly staff and also very efficient!!
- May. 03, 2025
The entire staff was friendly, office is very clean, and the wait and appointment time was quick, bu... t not rushed.
- May. 02, 2025
Dr. Boneau is very knowledgeable and has high attention to detail
- Apr. 25, 2025
Thank you Dr.Ezzell and Staff for your friendly service, care and patience.
- Apr. 20, 2025
Great people!
- Apr. 18, 2025
Fantastic staff, friendly environment, professional and courteous while remaining authentic and appr... oachable. Couldn’t have loved this experience more!
- Apr. 02, 2025
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- Mar. 28, 2025
I've been seeing Dr. Preston for decades and have never had a bad experience! Everyone in the office... is very nice and caring.
- Mar. 16, 2025
First visit and the entire staff was very friendly.
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- Mar. 14, 2025
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- Mar. 13, 2025
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- Mar. 12, 2025
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- Mar. 01, 2025
Dr Ezell is the only eye doctor I trust and will see in Abilene!
- Mar. 01, 2025
Dr. Izzell and his office staff are the best!

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Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment in Original Town North

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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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