Worldwide, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma is an eye disorder in which the optic nerve suffers damage, permanently impacting vision in the affected eye(s) and progressing to complete blindness if untreated. It is often called a “silent thief” because it can steal your vision over a long period without you even knowing it. By the time you notice symptoms, the disease is usually in an advanced stage. Open-angle glaucoma accounts for 90% of glaucoma cases in the United States. It is painless and does not have acute attacks. The only signs are gradually progressive visual field loss, and optic nerve changes.1
Our office embraces the new GDX technology for the early detection of glaucoma. The GDX nerve fiber layer scanning technology in less than 90 seconds painlessly scans the optic fibers that degenerate in glaucoma. This screening allows Dr. Consor to see the pattern and thickness of nerve fibers in the back of the eye and compare them again normal results. Thinner than normal fibers indicate glaucoma may be present long before any vision is lost. This means the doctor will have more time to treat the disease which is always a good thing!
Contact our office to determine if you are at risk of developing glaucoma. We have a list of patient demographics for which we suggest the screening. This screening is conducted during our comprehensive eye health exam for a VERY minimal charge.
1 Additional information on Glaucoma.
