| Glaucoma Service |
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| A core team of glaucoma fellowship trained specialists runs the “Glaucoma Center of Excellence” at Narayana Nethralaya. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging facilities that include computerized visual field testing, optic nerve imaging, Ultrasound biomicroscope, SD-OCT, Bioptigen and other specialized modalities. The team is dedicated to the care and treatment of glaucoma patients and is also actively involved in training residents, national and international fellows. In addition, they conduct research on glaucoma mechanisms and treatment modalities to gain a better understanding of the disease. |
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| Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve of the eye, the most common cause being increased pressure in the eye. There are 2 major types of glaucoma: primary and secondary. Open angle and angle closure glaucoma are the most common forms of the disease. The treatment depends on accurate and early detection and success depends on severity of the disease at presentation. Glaucoma is a ‘silent thief’ of sight as patients do not experience any symptoms and are unaware of vision loss till severe damage has occurred. Very rarely, there can be an acute rise in eye pressure that needs immediate medical care. Most forms are progressive and need long-term management. Currently, glaucoma can be treated and controlled, but cannot be cured completely. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. |
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| People above the age of 40 years need to undergo routine eye examinations to rule out glaucoma. Those with a family history of glaucoma, Diabetes, Systemic hypertension, thyroid disorders and Myopia are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma. |
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| Most of the glaucomas require treatment and follow-up life long, and the damage that occurs is irreversible. |
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| Glaucoma management includes careful clinical evaluation by the specialist and follow up using visual field analyzers and imaging devices. Treatment includes medical (in the forms of eye drops), laser and surgical intervention; this depends on the stage of the disease at presentation. Appropriate and early treatment can prevent the loss of sight in majority of patients. The aim of treatment is to allow the patient to lead an independent and fully functional lifestyle. Trabeculectomy is the most commonly performed glaucoma surgery. In addition to this, the department has facilities for advanced surgical procedures such as tube implants, non-penetrating glaucoma surgeries, surgery for congenital & developmental glaucoma etc. Different lasers used for treatment of glaucoma i.e. YAG laser, Green laser, diode laser etc. are also part of our armamentarium. |
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| Department of Glaucoma at Narayana Nethralaya is equipped with the latest diagnostic facilities including, |
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Perimeters - Humphrey Visual Field Analyser, VFA Octopus and Humphrey Matrix. |
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Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Analysers
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- GDX
- Heidelberg Retinal Tomogram (HRT-3)
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Ultrasound Pachymetry. |
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Ultrasound Biomicroscopy. |
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Anterior Segment OCT (AS-OCT). |
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Newer Tonometers - Tonopen, I-Care, Dynamic Contour Tonometer, ORA. |
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| Doctors of Glaucoma Service |
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@ Rajaji Nagar |
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@ Narayana Health City |
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@ Castle Street, Ashok Nagar |
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Dr. Sathi Devi A.V
Dr. Ramgopal B
Dr. Dhanraj Rao A.S
Dr. Narendra K.P
Dr. Rajesh S Kumar
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Dr. Sushma Tejwani |
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Dr. Ashwini Niranjan |
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Contact for Appointment, |
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@ Rajaji Nagar, |
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@ Narayana Health City |
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@ Castle Street, Ashok Nagar |
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+91-80-66121300-1305
+91-80-66121400-1404
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+91-80-66660655-0658
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+91-80-66974000-4003 |
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