Can glaucoma be stabilized?

It is important to understand that glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can usually be controlled. With proper treatment over 90\% of patients can have their disease stabilized and less than 5 \% will lose all vision.

Can advance glaucoma be cured?

Although there is currently no cure for glaucoma, prompt treatment can help slow or stop the progression of vision loss. Depending on many factors, including your age and the type and severity of your glaucoma, treatment may include medications and/or surgery directed at lowering eye pressure.

Which drug is useful in glaucoma?

Eye drops for glaucoma may affect how those other medicines work. Some types of eye drops work by helping fluid drain from your eye, which lowers eye pressure. Examples include: Prostaglandins, like Xalatan (latanoprost), Travatan Z (travoprost), Zioptan (tafluprost), and Lumigan (bimatoprost)

What are the newest treatments for glaucoma?

Within the past year, two new topical medications have been approved for the treatment of glaucoma: VYZULTA™ and Rhopressa®. VYZULTA™ is a modification of a current class of medications currently used to treat glaucoma – the prostaglandin analogs.

How can I reduce eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma?

Regular exercise may reduce eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate exercise program. Limit your caffeine. Drinking beverages with large amounts of caffeine may increase your eye pressure. Sip fluids frequently. Drink only moderate amounts of fluids at any given time during the course of a day.

How is laser therapy used to treat open-angle glaucoma?

Laser therapy. Laser trabeculoplasty (truh-BEK-u-low-plas-tee) is an option if you have open-angle glaucoma. It’s done in your doctor’s office. Your doctor uses a small laser beam to open clogged channels in the trabecular meshwork. It may take a few weeks before the full effect of this procedure becomes apparent.

Is acute angle-closure glaucoma a medical emergency?

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency. If you’re diagnosed with this condition, you’ll need urgent treatment to reduce the pressure in your eye. This generally will require both medication and laser or other surgical procedures.

What is the best treatment for high intraocular pressure?

Lifestyle and home remedies. Using a wedge pillow that keeps your head slightly raised, about 20 degrees, has been shown to reduce intraocular pressure while you sleep. Take prescribed medicine. Using your eyedrops or other medications as prescribed can help you get the best possible result from your treatment.