Our Physicians
Mark Eanes, M.D.
Lance Haluka, O.D.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition known as the "silent thief of vision”. It consists of increased pressure in the eye that can destroy the sensitive optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.
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There are no noticeable symptoms such as redness or pain.
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Glaucoma affects approximately 2% of the population over the age of 35.
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Glaucoma can cause permanent and serious vision loss, leaving you with tunnel vision.
Who is most at risk?
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People with a family history of glaucoma
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People with systemic diseases such as diabetes, anemia or hardening of the arteries
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African Americans and Hispanics
Because glaucoma is such an elusive disease, early detection and treatment is imperative.
During your examination, your eye pressure and the condition of the optic nerve will be measured. If signs of glaucoma exist, more tests will be conducted, and we will create a glaucoma treatment plan to maintain the best possible vision.
