PROUDLY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY OPTOMERTRY SERVICES TO ELKRIDGE AND BALTIMORE AREAS!
Stop searching for "Glaucoma Specialist Near Me". Bay Family Eye Care is committed to providing the Baltimore, MD area with Glaucoma evaluations and treatments.
PROUDLY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY OPTOMERTRY SERVICES TO ELKRIDGE AND BALTIMORE AREAS!
At any given time, more than 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma. This incurable eye disease is one of the leading causes of blindness - not just in the United States, but worldwide as well. To reduce the risk of vision loss related to developing glaucoma, it's vital that all patients undergo regular eye exams and talk to their eye doctor about managing their personal risk via medications or healthy lifestyles. Only an eye specialist can look for signs of distress in the eye, and help you prevent damage that eventually leads to blindness.
At Bay Family Eye Care, we strive to provide high quality optometry services to the Elkridge and Baltimore areas. In addition to offering routine eye examinations, we specialize in glaucoma prevention, treatment, and management. We also guarantee that your visit will be made as comfortable and helpful as possible. All eyes are on you when you visit Bay Family Eye Care - so schedule an appointment online or call (410) 796-4555 today to set up your visit!
While often referred to as a singular illness, “glaucoma” actually refers to a group of multiple eye disorders. While each type of glaucoma presents a little differently, the illness typically has very few symptoms in its early stages. Each version of the illness also eventually leads to damage of the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain), which is what can then lead to partial vision loss or complete blindness.
The most common types of glaucoma are:
With the exception of angle closure glaucoma, this eye disease gradually chips away at a person’s overall vision and clarity. There are typically no early warning signs or painful symptoms related to this condition. Unfortunately, by the time a patient is aware of vision loss, the disease is usually quite advanced.
Glaucoma typically develops due to deterioration of the optic nerve, which leads to high fluid pressure on the front part of the eye. This deterioration, for the most part, seems to be linked to aging factors, as well as genetics and a family history of the disease. It is, however, possible for severe injuries, severe infections, blocked blood vessels in the eye, and inflammatory conditions to trigger glaucoma as well.
Certain risk factors can contribute to one’s risk of developing glaucoma. The strongest risk factors include high eye pressure; a family history of the disease; being African American and over the age of 40; being over the age of 60 for the general population; having a thin cornea; and having a suspicious medical history regarding changes to a patient's optic nerve. Very severe nearsightedness, diabetes, eye surgery or injury, having high blood pressure, and certain medications may also contribute (less strongly) to one’s risk of glaucoma.
Eye doctors may use one or a combination of several tests to detect glaucoma, including:
Bay Family Eye Care may also use ultrasounds to document and monitor floaters in the eye that are related to a glaucoma diagnosis. Each test is non-invasive, and together a combination of these procedures can help doctors see what is going on inside your eyes.
Leave that to us! By bringing us a full medical history and family history, we can determine what tests you need during your visit. We will also provide feedback on future visits, and help you set up a regular testing schedule that will allow us to work together and keep an eye on your vision.
Ready to schedule an appointment? Our Bay Family Eye Care team is ready to meet you. Schedule an appointment online or call (410) 796-4555 today to set up your visit!