Glaucoma Treatment in Ahmedabad

Glaucoma treatment focuses on lowering pressure inside the eye to protect the optic nerve from further damage. It can't reverse vision already lost, which is exactly why early detection and consistent treatment matter so much.

Eye drops as first-line treatment

For most patients, prescription eye drops that either reduce fluid production in the eye or improve its drainage are the starting point. Used consistently, they're often enough to keep eye pressure in a safe range for years. The challenge is consistency — drops only work if used exactly as prescribed, every day.

Laser treatment

For open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) improves the eye's natural drainage and is gentle enough to be repeated if needed. For narrow-angle or angle-closure glaucoma, a laser peripheral iridotomy creates a tiny opening in the iris to relieve pressure buildup. Research from the National Eye Institute has found laser treatment to be at least as effective as eye drops as an initial treatment, and many patients prefer it since it removes the daily burden of remembering drops.

What to expect

Laser procedures are typically done in-office under numbing eye drops, and most people resume normal activities the next day. Some mild irritation or temporarily blurred vision afterward is normal. Regardless of which treatment path fits you, glaucoma requires ongoing monitoring — a regular eye pressure test and visual field test are how we make sure the treatment is actually working, since glaucoma itself often has no symptoms until damage is advanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Sadbhaav for glaucoma treatment

Dr. Dhaval Patel, MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS New Delhi), monitors glaucoma patients closely and adjusts treatment as needed rather than a one-time fix. Read our detailed glaucoma patient FAQ for more on symptoms and risk factors, or learn about Dr. Patel's credentials and experience.