Glaucoma Treatment in Charlotte, NC
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Understanding Glaucoma
Risk Profile
Glaucoma can affect anyone, but the risk increases with age, family history, elevated eye pressure, certain medical conditions, long-term steroid use, or previous eye injuries. Understanding your personal risk factors helps us determine how often you should be screened and how closely your eye health should be monitored.
People at higher risk may not notice any changes in their vision until significant damage has occurred. By identifying risk factors early, we can implement preventive strategies, monitor eye health more closely, and take action to protect your vision before serious loss happens.
Glaucoma Detection
Glaucoma often develops without symptoms, which is why regular comprehensive eye exams are essential. These exams allow us to check eye pressure, evaluate the optic nerve, and measure visual fields to detect glaucoma in its earliest stages.
Early detection gives us the best chance to preserve your vision. Even if you feel your eyes are fine, advanced tests such as OCT imaging can reveal subtle changes before they impact your sight, allowing timely and effective treatment to prevent further vision loss.
Types We Treat
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased eye pressure. We diagnose and manage several forms, including primary open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma, normal-tension glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, and secondary glaucoma caused by injury or other conditions.
Each type of glaucoma requires a personalized approach. By tailoring treatment to the specific form and severity of the disease, we aim to slow or stop its progression, helping you maintain your vision and quality of life for as long as possible.
Glaucoma Treatment Options
From advanced medications to cutting-edge surgery, we offer the full spectrum of treatments. Our approach is always to start with the least invasive option that will effectively control your eye pressure, progressing to more advanced treatments only when necessary.
Prescription Eye Drops
Modern glaucoma medications are a highly effective first-line treatment for most patients. We’ll find the right medication and dosage to lower your eye pressure while fitting your lifestyle and minimizing side effects.
DURYSTA™ Implant
Horizon Eye Care was the first practice in North Carolina to offer this breakthrough sustained-release treatment. The tiny implant releases medication slowly over months, eliminating the need for daily eye drops for many patients.
Laser Procedures
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and other laser treatments can effectively lower eye pressure with minimal discomfort and quick recovery — often the ideal next step when drops aren’t sufficient or cause side effects.
Advanced Surgery
Our fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeons offer the latest techniques, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and traditional filtering procedures. We recommend surgery only when necessary to preserve your vision.
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Glaucoma Care Across Charlotte
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“I transferred from CEENTA to Dr Ryder at Horizon Eye Care-Cotswold. Today was my first appointment. I can say I was pleasantly surprised. I had absolutely no wait time. The office has…”
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