Glaucoma is a silent thief of vision. This insidious disease attacks the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Often without warning, it can slowly destroy your vision before you even know it.
Fortunately, glaucoma can be effectively treated in Turkey if it is detected early.
- Patients with glaucoma (adults and children)
- Eye pain
- Swelling or redness of the eye
- Temporary blurred or cloudy vision
- About 20 minutes for both eyes
- Resumption of daily activities the day after operation
- Full recovery after one month
- 99%
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What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an insidious eye disease that progressively damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending images to the brain. This deterioration leads to vision loss, often unnoticed at first. Peripheral vision is gradually reduced, then central vision may be affected. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness.
Glaucoma treatments aim to lower intraocular pressure and slow the progression of the disease. Treatment options for glaucoma are varied and may include eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment or surgery.
Our team of ophthalmologists will help you choose the treatment that is best for you based on the progression of your disease and your individual characteristics.
Causes of glaucoma
Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy characterized by progressive loss of optic nerve fibers, often associated with elevated intraocular pressure. This increase in pressure is due to an imbalance between the production and removal of aqueous humor at the iridocorneal angle.
The pathogenic mechanisms are diverse and may include genetic, hemodynamic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative factors. The best known risk factors are advanced age, family history, myopia, hypertension, diabetes, and certain medications (corticosteroids).
Different forms of glaucoma
Glaucoma comes in a variety of forms, each with its own characteristics and requiring a tailored treatment approach. Our eye surgeons in Turkey are experienced in treating all types of glaucoma.
- Open-angle glaucoma: This is the most common form and is characterized by a progressive obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor, leading to a slow and often asymptomatic increase in intraocular pressure.
- Angle-closure glaucoma: This type of glaucoma is associated with a sudden blockage of the drainage angle. It causes a rapid rise in eye pressure and can lead to acute vision loss if not treated promptly.
- Congenital glaucoma: This condition occurs at birth and results from abnormal development of the eye's drainage system. Symptoms often include sensitivity to light, excessive tearing, and enlargement of the eye.
- Secondary glaucoma: This type of glaucoma is associated with another underlying condition, such as diabetes, eye trauma, advanced cataracts, or the use of certain medications or steroids.
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Glaucoma treatment in Turkey
Glaucoma, a silent eye disease, is treated in Turkey with an individualized approach aimed at reducing the pressure inside the eye. While this is essential to slow the progression of optic nerve damage, it does not always guarantee a complete cessation of the disease.
Treatment options
Several therapeutic approaches are available to reduce intraocular pressure:
- Medication: Eye drops or tablets are usually prescribed as a first-line treatment to reduce the production of aqueous humor (the fluid that fills the eye) or to facilitate its drainage.
- Laser: Laser treatment is a less invasive alternative. Various techniques are available, such as trabeculoplasty (which improves aqueous outflow) or iridotomy (which creates an opening in the iris to facilitate aqueous circulation).
- Surgery: If other treatments are not enough, surgery may be needed. This involves creating new drainage channels for the aqueous humor.
Choice of treatment
The choice of treatment depends on several factors:
- Type of glaucoma: open-angle, closed-angle, etc.
- Stage of the disease.
- Age of the patient.
- The presence of other eye diseases.
However, whatever treatment is chosen, regular follow-up visits to the ophthalmologist are essential to adjust treatment if necessary and to detect any progression of the disease.
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When you have glaucoma, it's essential to take certain precautions to manage and protect your eye health. These include:
- Avoid strenuous physical exertion and inverted head positions (e.g. during yoga exercises): these activities can increase intraocular pressure.
- Avoid excessive caffeine consumption
- Avoid eye trauma by wearing sunglasses.
Medications used to treat glaucoma can have the following potential side effects:
- Eye irritation
- Blurred vision
- Dry eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Change in the eye color
- Drop in blood pressure or heart rate
To monitor the progression of glaucoma, you need to :
- Measure intraocular pressure (IOP)
- Regular examination of the optic nerve to detect structural changes and damage caused by glaucoma.
- Evaluate the visual field
- Perform gonioscopy to evaluate the eye drainage angle.
To determine whether glaucoma treatment is effective, check with your ophthalmologist whether the reduction in intraocular pressure has been well established. The stability of the optic nerve and improvement in symptoms such as eye pain, blurred vision, or headaches may indicate a response to treatment.
Prices of glaucoma surgery in Turkey can vary according to the type of treatment adopted. In general, the cost can range from 4,000 to 5,000 dollars.
