Durysta for Glaucoma: How the Implant Works
Managing glaucoma can be challenging, especially when long-term treatments require daily maintenance, like eye drops. Fortunately, Durysta offers a revolutionary solution. At Longwood Eye & LASIK Center, our highly trained ophthalmologists, including John Warren, MD, Aaron Fay, MD, Howard Ying, MD, David Lotufo, MD, Cris Martin Jacoba, MD, and Vamsee Neerukonda, MD, specialize in advanced treatments for glaucoma,…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Glaucoma Goes Untreated?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure within the eye. It’s one of a few leading causes of blindness for people over 60, but early treatment can usually prevent vision loss. Understanding what happens if glaucoma goes untreated is crucial for emphasizing the importance of regular…
Read MoreHow Early Intervention Can Preserve Vision in Glaucoma Patients
Glaucoma is notorious for its subtle onset, gradually diminishing vision without immediate symptoms. This group of eye conditions, which damage the optic nerve due to high intraocular pressure, can lead to severe visual impairment or even blindness if not addressed timely. However, the key to combating glaucoma lies in early intervention. In this blog post, we…
Read More4 Benefits of SLT Therapy for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can eventually lead to complete vision loss if it isn’t treated in time. Varied treatment options can be used for the different types of glaucoma. If you’re dealing with open-angle glaucoma, your optometrist may recommend SLT laser therapy, otherwise known as selective laser trabeculoplasty. SLT Laser Therapy Is Non-Invasive…
Read MoreLearn About Treatment Options for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a complex, genetic disease that affects the optic nerve. Left untreated, it can lead to severe vision loss. While there’s still no cure for glaucoma, eye specialists like Longwood Eye & Lasik offer several treatment options to manage and control this condition. Understanding these treatment options is critical for effective glaucoma management and preserving vision…
Read MoreAre You At Risk For Glaucoma?
Glaucoma has been called “the silent thief of sight.” It is a complicated disease of the optic nerve in which the nerve damage leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. There are several different types of glaucoma, two of the most common are primary open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. Glaucoma generally affects both eyes,…
Read More3 Glaucoma Myths
Most people think that if they research a condition or disease on WebMD they are suddenly an expert in that area. However, these websites will make you believe that just about anything you have is typically a lot more serious than it is— can you say cancer? As one of the most detrimental eye diseases,…
Read MoreGlaucoma Testing: What You Can Expect
You would never hop into a submarine or a spaceship without knowing exactly what you are going to expect. Similarly, we want all of our patients to feel the same way before they come into our office. As one aspect of your biannual examination, we at Longwood Eye & LASIK Center will test your eyes…
Read MoreHow to Treat Open-Angle Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. Although glaucoma primarily affects individuals who are over the age of 65, it is still something to be mindful of. As the first stage of glaucoma and the most prominent form of this eye disease, open-angle glaucoma is easily treatable with the help of…
Read MoreHow to Manage Glaucoma
Your genes can say a lot about you. They can dictate your hair color, your skin color, your height, and can even, unfortunately, impact what diseases you inherit. Although glaucoma can be caused by a variety of different factors, it is largely due to genetics, family history, and aging. In fact, studies have shown that…
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