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Diagnosis & Co-Management of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is not just one eye disease, but rather a group of eye conditions related to abnormally high pressure in the eye. As a result of this increased pressure, the optic nerve can become damaged and vision loss can follow. The two types of glaucoma include primary open-angle glaucoma and acute angle-closure glaucoma. Both can lead to serious and permanent harm to vision, but early diagnosis of glaucoma can help significantly.

Our optometrists in Blue Island can diagnose glaucoma and provide co-management care to help you deal with the disease and take action to decrease the progression of damage.

Glaucoma Diagnosis in Blue Island

The second leading cause of blindness and sometimes called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma can damage your vision so gradually you may not notice any loss of vision until the disease is at an advanced stage. The most common type of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, often has no noticeable signs or symptoms in the earliest stages. Although glaucoma is most prevalent among individuals over the age of fifty, it can start at any age.

Fortunately, early diagnosis and glaucoma treatment can minimize or prevent optic nerve damage and limit glaucoma-related vision loss. The best way to diagnose glaucoma is to regularly get your eyes checked. Our eye exams in Blue Island consist of a series of tests including ones designed to measure eye pressure and other signs of the disease like vision loss. Through these exams, our doctors are able to diagnose glaucoma as well as begin formulating a plan on how to manage glaucoma best for your specific situation.

Treatment for Glaucoma

Eye disease management is an important part of maintaining good eye health. Without care, glaucoma could lead to complete blindness, but proper treatment and glaucoma management can drastically slow down or decrease the negative effects of the disease.

There are different ways to treat glaucoma depending on the type and severity of the disease. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, our doctors will work with you on the next best steps and determine the best glaucoma management plan for you.

Glaucoma treatment and management may include:

  • Prescription eye drops
  • Medicine
  • Surgery

Managing glaucoma can be involved and may require working with an ophthalmologist as well. If necessary, we will refer you to an ophthalmologist in the area and work together to create a glaucoma treatment plan that best meets your needs.

Do not wait until serious damage is already done. Make your appointment today and get checked for glaucoma at our Blue Island office.

Lester Coney
Lester Coney
January 7, 2023.
Very Through Team. Very Understanding.
Regina Townsend
Regina Townsend
January 3, 2023.
Vision Salon in Blue Island was top notch. My husband found them through a basic Google search and scheduled appointments for he and our son. Everyone was so so nice and patient and answered all of our inquisitive and anxious 6 year old's questions, including "do eyes have roots" 🤣 I was so impressed that I made an appointment for myself that day. I was grateful to see that even on this next visit, the staff was just as friendly, knowledgeable and kind. My appointment was with Dr. Shannon, but Dr. Johnson still stepped in to say hello. They've been so informative to each of us about the importance of eye care, and also walk you through each step. I highly recommend this black-owned gem in the heart of Blue Island.
Frances Jaggers-Tolbert
Frances Jaggers-Tolbert
December 30, 2022.
My experience today with Vision Salon was a good one. I didn't have a difficult time finding a parking space. The staff are wonderful people that wait on you. Ms. Parker is just a jewel and she is an asset to Vision Salon.
Vincent Stark
Vincent Stark
December 21, 2022.
I have known Dr. Johnson for thirty years. His professionalism has always been at the highest level and is the example of how care doctors should be. His staff is very top notch when dealing with patients.
T'Kira Siler-Wilkerson
T'Kira Siler-Wilkerson
December 21, 2022.
Excellent customer service.
Harriett Jordan
Harriett Jordan
December 13, 2022.
Visited Vision Salon today and was very pleased at the service I was provided the doctor was very detailed oriented….
Suzanne Kitterman
Suzanne Kitterman
December 9, 2022.
It was a very pleasant experience everyone working there was very pleasant and did a great job. Very happy that I was referred there.