Glaucoma Treatment in Klein Crossing

Glaucoma Treatment in Klein Crossing

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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. Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein 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.

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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 Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein, 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 Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein in Klein Crossing 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.


Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment in Klein Crossing

Our optometry practice in Klein Crossing

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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
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- Mar. 08, 2024
The front office staff was very friendly. I really liked Dr. Nguyen. He was friendly, professional ... and eager to help me understand the condition of my eyes. He was great!
- Feb. 26, 2024
Excellent service. Dr. Nguyen takes great care to get my vision the best it can be, in spite of visi... on issues beyond the normal shortsightedness. His team are courteous and knowledgable. Love, love, love my new glasses!
- Feb. 23, 2024
Very friendly
- Jan. 31, 2024
Great vision place. Highly recommend. Dr. Nugyen was very helpful. Staff very professional and welco... ming. Dr. gave me recommendations on my prescription that works for me at home and for work. Wonderful place.
- Jan. 05, 2024
Outstanding customer service and support
- Dec. 02, 2023
Awesome experience
- Dec. 01, 2023
Dr. Nguyen is attentive, knowledgeable, and informative. His staff are friendly and helpful. I wou... ld definitely recommend this office.
- Sep. 15, 2023
My family comes here for our glasses and eye exams....the ladies at the front desk are so nice and e... ven cracks jokes with ya...the doctor is nice and knowledgeable, I miss the lady doctor that was there before, but the new doctor as stated is great.....I love this place....lol....yeah man
- Sep. 10, 2023
From the front desk personnel to the doctor you will find a very personable staff that is knowledgea... ble and friendly and efficient! This practice gives Saturday appointments! My family will return here annually for our checkup!!!
- Sep. 03, 2023
Everyone is very nice at this location. Services were fast, couldn’t ask for a better in/out situa... tion with also nice convos at the same time. Even picked up my glasses sooner than expected. Second year with dr nyguen and he’s cool and professional
- Aug. 28, 2023
Very nice and friendly staff
- Jul. 18, 2023
I would definitely recommend this place
- Jul. 15, 2023
The best place, the best doctor and the best staff! Flexible appointments
- Jun. 07, 2023
The staff and Dr. Nguyen are very professional and friendly. The eye center is run well - they were ... on schedule, had my insurance and health records ready. Check out was a breeze and all charges were explained. It took about 30 minutes to have the exam and order my glasses. I am very satisfied. We moved to GA and they mailed my daughter's glasses over their and she was so happy to get it.
- Jun. 07, 2023
Excellent place to go for your vision needs. Even if you have your own eye doctor, this place was gr... eat. Prices were fantastic and the staff was amazing!
- Apr. 19, 2023
I was very pleased with the consideration taken by every member of the facility! Any needs or questi... ons I had were addressed preemptively and thoroughly. I felt very respected and heard, will DEFINITELY come back for any future needs.
- Mar. 11, 2023
A great staff that’s always ready to assist you.
- Feb. 03, 2023
The whole staff was so helpful and loved Dr. Nguyen! Highly recommend.
- Jan. 17, 2023
Dr. Doan was knowledgeable and patient with my nervous 8 year old son, who struggled a bit with the ... eye exam. My son felt frustrated when he couldn't easily read all the letters, but Dr. Doan took the time to help him understand the issues with his vision. The staff was extremely friendly and kind! I would definitely recommend Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein!
- Jan. 13, 2023
Niceee n quick !!

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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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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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