Glaucoma is a condition in which an increase in intraocular pressure causes damage to the optic nerve. It is an asymptomatic, "hidden" disease that can only be detected by analysing the measurements taken during regular eye examinations.
If not detected and treated in time, it can lead to loss in vision and even blindness.
Regardless of their symptoms, the intraocular pressure of all LIV HOSPITAL patients is determined by detailed measurement. This is a precautionary step that allows for timely intervention. The LIV HOSPITAL Glaucoma Centre operates as part of the Eye Health Clinic, offering comprehensive glaucoma treatment and second opinion consultations for all forms of glaucoma. We often provide an assessment of diagnosis or treatment options to patients when their doctors ask us for them, or when patients themselves are interested in our opinion.
We treat infants, children, adults, and all forms of glaucoma, whether it is an underlying problem or associated with complex eye problems. Medical treatments, laser therapies and surgical procedures for glaucoma are available.
Our Centre closely monitors all developments regarding new methods to improve glaucoma treatment, including stem cell research, gene therapy, glaucoma prevention programs around the world, improved imaging and methods to make glaucoma surgery safer.