Glaucoma and Eye Pressure in Jaipur: The Silent Vision Loss Patients Miss
Understand glaucoma, eye pressure, family risk, and why regular optic nerve checks matter at Kabra Eye Hospital Jaipur.
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Why glaucoma is called silent
Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve slowly. Many patients do not notice early symptoms because side vision is affected first and the brain adapts.
By the time central vision feels affected, optic nerve damage may already be advanced. This is why pressure checks alone are not enough.
What glaucoma evaluation should include
A proper glaucoma workup can include eye pressure measurement, optic nerve examination, OCT nerve scan, visual field testing, corneal thickness, family history, and long-term monitoring.
Dr Chitra Sitaraman, glaucoma and squint specialist at Kabra Eye Hospital, helps patients understand risk and treatment options clearly.
Who should not delay testing
People above 40, patients with family history of glaucoma, high eye pressure, diabetes, steroid use, high myopia, or previous eye injury should be more careful.
For Jaipur families, glaucoma screening at Kabra Eye Hospital can help catch risk before avoidable vision damage progresses.
Quick Answers
Does high eye pressure always mean glaucoma?
No. High pressure increases risk, but glaucoma diagnosis also depends on optic nerve findings, visual fields, corneal thickness, and progression.
Can glaucoma vision loss be reversed?
Usually glaucoma damage cannot be fully reversed, so early detection and pressure control are important.