Glaucoma Treatment in Hugo

Glaucoma Treatment in Hugo

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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. Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo 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 Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo, 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 Northeast Eye Care Of Hugo in Hugo 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 Hugo

Our optometry practice in Hugo

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 15, 2023
The personnel are so friendly and helpful. I feel I am getting the best care.
- Aug. 17, 2023
Excellent customer service.
- Jul. 19, 2023
Fantastic customer service. Dr. Toler took all the time I needed to answer my questions. Very thor... ough. Every staff member was attentive and kind. I am so happy I went there
- Feb. 24, 2023
Dr Iverson is wonderful, as is Sandy and all the staff.
- Feb. 23, 2023
(Translated by Google) Since I arrived they were very friendly and the rest were very professional, ... which is why I recommend them. (Original) Desde que llegué fueron muy amables y el resto muy profesional, por eso los recomiendo.
- Feb. 22, 2023
Dr Garofola is an excellent eye doctor who takes time with his patients and truly cares for you. He�... ��ll answer and explain every question and you can tell he enjoys his job. It’s hard to find doctors who care for his patients like he does, he is one of a kind!
- Jan. 30, 2023
Very professional, didnt waste any time getting the exams done and helped me pick out some new frame... s.
- Jan. 28, 2023
Fast, friendly, and convenient!
- Jan. 05, 2023
I am handicapped and they did everything possible to make me comfortable
- Dec. 16, 2022
They are very friendly, organized and helpful. Happy to learn that I have worked with some their te... am before.
- Dec. 15, 2022
Excellent staff that took care of us very professionally. Thank you!
- Nov. 08, 2022
Great experience very nice staff from front desk to the Doctor A+++++..They took the time to listen ... and help me. .Would recommend to everyone just took the time to go through everything and you can tell they all cared about helping me thanks A++++++
- Sep. 21, 2022
Dr Garafalo impressed me with his knowledge & skill. He also adeptly answered my questions. Furtherm... ore, he was determined to provide the best vision possible. I am looking forward to seeing through my new script. Will update. Staff was also personable.
- Nov. 20, 2020
I have never given a review before but after my appointment with Dr. Kristi Iverson I felt a review ... with 5 stars was a must. Walking into the office I was impressed with the the number of glasses there were on hand from designer to affordable. My appointment with Dr. Iverson was impressive. She is very kind and professional. I had multiple test done and she explained the tests and shared the results with me so I had a full understanding of what was going on with my eyes, When choosing glasses there are so many to chose from. With the help of her assistant the process of finding a pair was quite easy as she knows glasses and faces. I have never left any doctors office being so impressed, Thanks for the wonderful experience.
- Mar. 05, 2020
Great doctors, very personable, wide variety of frames. I appreciate the time Dr. Iverson took to f... ind me a new contact lens after mine was discontinued after ten years. Way better than any box store eye clinic.
- Jul. 16, 2019
I've been going here for years and I can honestly say that I've only had fantastic experiences. I've... been seen by both Dr. Iverson and Dr. Garofalo and they are wonderful, kind people who are genuinely concerned with your wellbeing and work hard to make sure you can see. Cannot recommend them enough!
- May. 20, 2019
Great people amazing service and though exams they love what they do.... and it shows
- Dec. 12, 2018
Purchased safety glasses with a different style frame then previous year and just could not see corr... ectly out of them. Mandy sent them back to have adjustments made to the lens position and I was still unable to wear them. Staff was very helpful and we decided to try the same style frames that worked last year. I was very happy with the results after all the time put in by everyone. Thank you, Dan s.
- Dec. 10, 2017
Hi Had a recent annual eye exam at NE Eye Clinic. Entire staff is very friendly and professional a... nd took time to answer all my questions. Like the flexibility of the office hours. Would highly recommend this clinic to any eye patients.
- Dec. 01, 2017
First ever visit was today. Great facility and very friendly staff.

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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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