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- Family PracticeThose considering beginning an exercise program should discuss it with their eye doctor. The doctor may suggest consulting a family practice physician or internist first to determine if it is safe to exercise and at what intensity. Some forms of glaucoma (such as closed-angle glaucoma ) may not be amenable to effects of exercise. Other forms of glaucoma (for example, pigmentary glaucoma ) may actually develop a temporary rise in eye pressure after exercising vigorously. Only your eye doctor can assess the effects of the exercise on your eye pressure. And remember—exercise does not replace medications or doctor visits!
- GlaucomaLiving with and managing glaucoma can seem daunting to a newly diagnosed glaucoma patient, however, by taking some practical steps and working closely with an experienced ophthalmologist, glaucoma patients can continue to enjoy active lifestyles and maintain good ocular health. The fellowship-trained ophthalmologists at Glaucoma Associates of Texas encourage patients to be organized and well-informed, while making healthy choices, communicating with their doctors, and carefully complying with their glaucoma treatment plans.
- OphthalmologyGrover DS, Godfrey DG, Smith O, Feuer WJ, Montes de Oca, I, Fellman RL. Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal trabeculotomy, Ab Interno Trabeculotomy: Technique Report and Preliminary Results. Ophthalmology 2014;121:855-861
- Laser Eye SurgeryYou will meet with a preoperative scheduling nurse prior to your surgery, who will provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare yourself for your upcoming eye surgery. You will need to report at your allocated time to the surgery center. You are not to eat or drink anything after midnight prior to the day of your surgery. You can take your regular pills with a limited amount of water (not juice or milk) the morning of surgery.
- CataractsGrover DS, Goldberg RA, Ayres B, Fantes F. “Treatment of late-onset capsular distension syndrome with a neodymium:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy and anterior capsulotomy.” J Cataract Refract Surg. 2012 Jun;38(6):938-40.
- Cataract SurgeryDiode Cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) is a procedure where the intraocular pressure is controlled by reducing the amount of intraocular fluid made within the eye. Aqueous humor is actively secreted by the ciliary processes. A diode laser is used to coagulate the ciliary processes with laser light. This procedure is usually performed in an operating room facility under anesthesia to make the procedure comfortable and safe. The laser is applied using a special probe inside your eye either with cataract surgery or by itself Endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP). Another way to treat the ciliary processes is to deliver the laser light through the wall of the eye using a special probe placed over the surface of the eye (CPC). This last procedure is usually recommended when the prognosis for vision is poor or if all other surgical options have been exhausted.
- Eye ExamRegular ophthalmologic check-ups: Since glaucoma typically has no warning signs, having an annual comprehensive eye exam will allow for early detection of glaucoma (especially if you are at high risk, such as family history). If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, your ophthalmologist should monitor your condition regularly.
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- UltrasoundAtta MG, Longenecker JC, Fine DM, Nagajothi N, Grover DS, Wu J, Racusen LC, Scheel PJ Jr, Hamper UM. “Sonography as a predictor of human immunodeficiency virus-associated nephropathy.” J Ultrasound Med. 2004 May; 23(5):603-10.
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- Occupational TherapyOccupational therapists can teach glaucoma patients new techniques, such as visual tracking and visual scanning, to utilize their good vision in a more efficient way. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients lead as normal a life as possible with the ability to enjoy social and recreational activities and accomplish routine tasks successfully and safely.