Glaucoma

Glaucoma can be a serious threat to the longevity of your vision. This condition, which affects pressure on the optic nerve, is thought to affect nearly three million Americans. The World Health Organization has identified glaucoma as the second leading cause of blindness. There is no cure for this eye disease, but there are treatments that can minimize its effects. In most cases, a visit to the eye surgeon for glaucoma occurs once glaucoma has progressed and ocular discomfort has developed. By this time, it is likely that permanent damage has been done to peripheral vision. Laguna Hills eye surgeon, … Continue reading "Gait may be a sign your eye surgeon assesses for glaucoma before treatment in Laguna Hills"

An estimated three million people in America have glaucoma. What is even more shocking, is only about half are aware of it. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness globally, and everyone, from babies to mature adults, is at risk. There is presently no cure, but early detection of glaucoma is critical to preserving eyesight. Dr. George Salib of the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills urges you to know the symptoms. Stealthy open angle glaucoma [img1]Glaucoma occurs when clogged drainage tubes elevate pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve. The most common type, open angle, develops slowly, … Continue reading "Recognize glaucoma symptoms, urges Laguna Hills ophthalmologist"

[img1] Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness without proper treatment. Dr. George Salib and his team at the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills utilize the latest techniques for early detection and accurate diagnosis of glaucoma. Then, a customized treatment plan helps to prevent further vision loss. Nonsurgical treatment Glaucoma is damage to the optical nerve from increased pressure in the eye. Eye drops to treat glaucoma are typically formulated with: Prostaglandin analogs to increase drainage of eye fluid. Beta blockers reduce production of fluid. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors also decrease production of intraocular fluid. … Continue reading "Managing glaucoma with effective treatment in Laguna Hills"

The National Eye Institute reports that over 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and older, have glaucoma. That number is expected to at least double by 2050. Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with glaucoma? You likely have serious concerns and plenty of questions about treatment. Renowned Laguna Hills ophthalmologist, Dr. George Salib, provides this insight. Basics about glaucoma Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve from build-up of fluid in the front portion of the eye. This is how it occurs. In a healthy eye, light enters through a clear cornea. It travels past the pupil (something like … Continue reading "What people in Laguna Hills really want to know about glaucoma treatment"

Your eyesight is something you probably don’t think about on a daily basis, but keeping your eyes healthy is of utmost importance for being able to do daily tasks and enjoy life with good vision. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly suffer from the condition of glaucoma, which may go undiagnosed until your vision is irreversibly impaired. With modern technology and advances in science, highly qualified doctors like Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills, CA can treat glaucoma effectively with medications and surgical treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT. This laser treatment for glaucoma can reduce your eye pressure by … Continue reading "SLT laser surgery to treat glaucoma offered by Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills"