Glaucoma Treatment in Southlake

Glaucoma Treatment in Southlake

Don’t Let Glaucoma Rob You of Your Sight

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It's caused by fluid build-up and increased pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve that progressively worsens your vision. This disease can cause severe, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

In many cases, appropriate control and treatment can help prevent further damage to the eyes and protect your vision. Marsh Eye Center offers several treatments to help address glaucoma. Learn more about the treatments we provide and contact us to schedule an appointment.

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The 2 Main Types of Glaucoma

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  • Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type. It is a lifelong condition that accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma: a rare form of the disease which requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the angle is closed in many or most areas between the iris and cornea, which reduces fluid drainage and increases eye pressure.

Glaucoma: The Sneaky Thief of Sight

There is a reason glaucoma is called “the sneaky thief of sight”--half the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it! Meaning, they may not have symptoms in the early stages.

At Marsh Eye Center, we diagnose and help preserve your vision with cutting-edge glaucoma treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a family history of glaucoma or have been diagnosed with glaucoma, contact us today.

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What are the Signs of Glaucoma?

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As mentioned earlier, glaucoma usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. When signs do manifest, it's usually loss of tunnel vision or peripheral vision. Unfortunately, by the time vision loss has occurred, it cannot be reversed.

That said, the less common angle-closure glaucoma does show a sudden onset of symptoms, including:

  • Extreme eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt diagnosis and treatment by contacting Marsh Eye Center in Southlake or visiting your nearest emergency room.


Who's at Risk for Glaucoma?

  • Age 40 +

    The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age, with most glaucoma patients aged 40 and up. That said, there is a much rarer form of this disease (congenital glaucoma) that affects infants.

  • Family History & Ethnicity

    Your risk for developing glaucoma is higher if you have a family history of the disease. Those of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American, and Indigenous Canadian descent have a higher risk of developing this disease.

  • Other Conditions

    High myopia, hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

  • Eye Injury or Trauma

    An eye injury, trauma or eye surgery can increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma.


Common Glaucoma Treatments

There is currently no cure for glaucoma. However, several treatments are available to prevent the progression of this sight-robbing condition. With the right care, you have a higher chance of managing your glaucoma and preserving your vision.

Common treatments include:

Eye Drops

Your optometrist will prescribe eye drops to help regulate pressure inside the eye by decreasing fluid production and/or improving drainage.

Laser Surgery

If eye drops aren’t doing enough to reduce intraocular pressure or intraocular temperature in open-angle glaucoma, laser surgery may be an option. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) opens up the drainage system in the eye to reduce pressure.

SLT is successful in 80% of cases and can reduce eye pressure by 20%.

Other Surgeries

If a laser procedure or eye drops do not lower eye pressure to the desired level, your eye doctor may recommend one of the following surgeries:

  • Incision Surgery
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants

Glaucoma Testing Treatment FAQs

How does an eye doctor diagnose glaucoma?

Since glaucoma has no side effects early on, it is essential for people with a family history of risk factors for glaucoma to get tested. The following tests diagnose glaucoma:

  • Tonometry: measures the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam): examines the shape and color of the optic nerve
  • Perimetry: measures your field of vision
  • Gonioscopy: checks the angle where the iris meets the cornea
  • Pachymetry: determines the thickness of the cornea to better evaluate eye pressure.
What foods should you avoid if you have glaucoma?

The following are the foods every glaucoma patient should consider avoiding immediately. It should help keep your optic nerve healthy and minimize eye pressure.

  • Caffeine - certain studies show that caffeine contributes to increased intraocular pressure.
  • Saturated fats - a diet high in saturated fats can lead to weight gain, which not only increases intraocular pressure but also cholesterol levels.
  • Trans fats - try to limit your consumption of trans fats because they can also raise cholesterol levels
  • Salt - make sure to consume salt sparingly, as increased blood pressure can indirectly lead to intraocular pressure.
What percentage of glaucoma patients go blind?

About 60% of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will eventually lose some vision.

However, the rate of legal blindness among glaucoma patients is 5%. Getting effective treatment early on will greatly increase your ability to preserve and maximize your vision.

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- Oct. 20, 2024
Dr Marsh is very personable and professional. The woman that helps to pick out glasses is FABULOUS.... She gives great guidance on the best frame for your prescription and your style.
- Oct. 11, 2024
Friendly, responsive, professional
- Sep. 22, 2024
Dr. Branon is great! The appointment was fairly short but thourough. I have recommended him to all o... f my family. Tye works in the glasses section and she is awesome. I love seeing her every time I go in.
- Sep. 13, 2024
Dr Marsh truly cares about his patients and goes all out to give them their best vision possible.
- Aug. 01, 2024
Best place to get your eye appointments! Friendliest staff ever. Dr Carol Ann Marsh is amazing. She ... just such a warm friendly person and you never feel rushed in your appointment. She always makes sure to educate you while you're in there so you understand exactly what's going on with your eyes. Best of all she taught me how to put eye drops in my eye without freaking out! Highly recommend this location for any eye appointments you need.
- Jul. 27, 2024
Dr. Broadway was friendly, professional and informative. I would definitely recommend him and Marsh... Eye Center.
- Jun. 27, 2024
The staff is friendly, and customer service is excellent!
- Jun. 21, 2024
Outstanding Customer Service!!
- Jun. 08, 2024
Marsh Eye Center’s doctors and staff are great! Everyone is super friendly and helpful; highly rec... ommend for your eye care needs.
- May. 21, 2024
Great Service and Wonderful Staff !
- May. 09, 2024
We’ve been patients of Dr Marsh for over 20 years. I recently had the pleasure of having Dr. Corte... z See me for an eye infection. Very capable, kind, and a perfect addition to an excellent optometrist office
- May. 02, 2024
Dr. Marsh and staff are great to deal with!
- Apr. 14, 2024
I went to the Marsh Eye Center do get my eyes checked for contacts and glasses. It was just an all a... round good experience. The front desk is lovely, I enjoyed the pretest before seeing the doctor, the doctor was great and talked about choices and I felt very comfortable with the plan. The experience buying glasses and contacts was just fun. Found some great eyeglasses that in a good price range. I would highly recommend the Marsh Eye Center.
- Apr. 03, 2024
I like the service and friendly staff.
- Mar. 29, 2024
Everyone was very kind and guided us through the entire process. My daughter changed from glasses to... contact lenses and with great patience they taught her the entire process. They showed my youngest son the glasses that best suited his face. It was a wonderful experience. thank you
- Mar. 13, 2024
Great service great practice amazing over all !
- Feb. 14, 2024
I have always received excellent care at Marsh, Eye Center. And even better, I genuinely feel apprec... iated and valued as a patient and customer. Everyone from the doctors, the front desk staff, to the opticians are warm, friendly, and professional.
- Jan. 10, 2024
Prompt and friendly service by the front desk, technicians, and doctor. I did not feel rushed and al... l of my questions were answered thoroughly.
- Jan. 05, 2024
Highly skilled team!
- Dec. 31, 2023
Super nice people, we’ve been customers of Marsh for the last 20 years.

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Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment in Southlake

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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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