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How Is Glaucoma Diagnose &, Treatment

How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?

To diagnose glaucoma, Ophthalmologist needs to perform a comprehensive eye examination along with detailed medical family history of glaucoma. They’ll check for signs of deterioration, including loss of nerve tissue. They may also use one or more of the following tests and procedures:

Puff test – It is a basic glaucoma screening test to estimate eye pressure (normal range - 12 to 22 mmHg).

Tonometry – It measures inner eye pressure using eye numbing drops.

Pachymetry - People with thin corneas have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, so pachymetry test can be used to determine cornea thickness.

Ophthalmoscopy – It is used to look at the shape and color of your optic nerve

Perimetry - a visual field test that checks your peripheral and central vision.

Gonioscopy – It examines the angle in your eye where the iris and the cornea meet

Treatment

Glaucoma is a disease basically due to increased eye pressure so the main focus in early stages of glaucoma is to to reduce pressure in the eye somehow. Regular use of prescription eye drops is the first line of treatment. Some cases with associated medical conditions may require systemic medications, laser treatment, or other surgery. While there is not yet a cure for glaucoma, early diagnosis and continuing treatment can preserve eyesight.

Medications

Nowadays lot of medications is currently available to treat glaucoma. Typically, medications are used to reduce elevated pressure in the eye. A single medication or a combination of medications may be prescribed. The type of medication may change if it is not reducing pressure enough or if the patient is experiencing side effects.

Surgical Procedures

Surgical procedures include laser treatment, making a drainage flap in the eye, inserting a drainage valve, or destroying the tissue that creates the fluid in the eye. All procedures aim to reduce the pressure inside the eye when medication is not sufficient. Even though, Surgery cannot reverse vision loss.

Laser surgery

Although few treatments are temporary and need to be repeated but for patient comfort, Laser trabeculoplasty helps fluid drain out of the eye. A high-energy laser beam stimulates the structure that drains fluid from the eye (the trabecular meshwork) so that fluid drains more efficiently.

Conventional surgery

If all other treatments like eye drops and laser surgery aren't controlling eye pressure, the patient may need a trabeculectomy. This filtering microsurgery creates a drainage flap. Fluid can then percolate into the flap and later drain into the vascular system.

Drainage implants

Drainage valve implant surgery may be an option for adults with uncontrolled glaucoma or secondary glaucoma or for children with glaucoma. A small silicone tube is inserted in the eye to help drain fluid.

Treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency. Those affected can take medication to reduce eye pressure as quickly as possible. They will also likely undergo a laser procedure called laser peripheral iridotomy. In this procedure, a laser beam creates a small hole in the iris to allow fluid to flow more freely into the front chamber of the eye where it then can drain.

Prevention

There is no known way to prevent glaucoma, but catching it early means it can be treated more effectively and vision loss can be minimized. Because, often, there are no symptoms, getting your eyes regularly checked is important; especially for people with a greater risk. Moderate activity like walking or jogging on regular basis might help lower eye pressure. Use protective eyewear when playing sports, outdoor activities in sunny weather or working on home improvement projects.

Important Reminder: This information is only intended to provide guidance, not a definitive medical advice. Please consult eye doctor about your specific condition. Only a trained, experienced board certified eye doctor can determine an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

For more information- https://www.mumbaieyecare.com/

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Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

surgery specialist Specialties: Cataract, Cornea, Lasik and Refractive Surgery Specialist

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To schedule an appointment with our Glaucoma specialist for Glaucoma Treatment In Ghatkopar, please call us at +91 8451045935, +91-8451045934 or visit our clinic at Address.

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Precautions & Care after Cataract Surgery for a Quick Recovery | Dr.Jatin Ashar

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What causes eye floaters?& How doctor finds out about the floaters

What causes eye floaters

 It has been observed as age-related change in your vitreous is the cause of eye floaters. As your eyes get older, the vitreous jelly deteriorates: it becomes more liquid, starts to sag and pull away from the inside of your eyeball, and some of the former gel clumps. The shadows of these stringy bits are what you see.

In case of vitreous detachment from retina, floaters can be seen. The stimulation of the retina during this process will often cause flashes in the eye. The moment the vitreous pulls away from the head of your optic nerve, it can make a ring-shaped floater.

Rarely, this detachment will pull a bit of your retina with it. This retinal detachment leaks blood into your vitreous, which appears as a scatter of small dots and needs immediate attention from your eye doctor.

Bleeding and inflammation in the eye, from retinal tears, blood vessel problems or other injuries, tends to cause floaters in general. Floaters can also be small specks of protein and other material that was trapped in your eye as it was forming before birth.

How doctor finds out about the floaters?

A careful eye examination to rule out other eye infections and eye conditions is conducted. Past Medical and personal history along with a custom made questionnaire is used to arrive at final conclusion.

When was the first time you noticed eye floaters?

Do you see light flashes?

Are your symptoms continuous or occasional

Have you noticed any new floaters recently?

Do any activities seem to make your eye floaters better or worse?

Do you have diabetes or any other medical issues like high blood pressure?

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Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

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Vitreous Detachment Treatment In Ghatkopar, Mumbai

Vitreous Detachment

The eye is a very complex functional and anatomic organ. The retina is a thin, delicate and transparent sheet of tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. Directly in front of the retina is also a cavity that contains a gel called vitreous. The structure responsible for the bulk and shape of our eye is Vitreous part. It is a jelly-like body that fills the posterior chamber of the eye, giving the eyeball its round shape and keeping the retina in place against the back of the eye.

It is made up of millions of tiny collagen fibrils along with ground substance mucopolysaccharides such as hyaluronic acid, which form a gel. The vitreous is mostly water, which makes up 98% of it. The collagen strands connect to the superficial layers of the retina especially around the macula, the retinal vessels or sites at the retinal periphery.

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), also known as hyaloid detachment, occurs when the retinal layer and vitreous body/posterior hyaloid membrane dissociate, with an intervening fluid collection forming in the subhyaloid space. It is thought to be a common consequence of aging, occurring in more than 70% of the population over the age of 60

Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

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Diabetic retinopathy occurs in three stages, what are its symptoms & factors : eye clinic in ghatkopar

Diabetic retinopathy occurs in three stages

Background retinopathy - Background retinopathy is said to occur if you have developed micro aneurysms on your retina. Micro aneurysms are when there is a swelling of the capillaries (very small blood vessels) that feed the retina. It is an early warning sign that your diabetes has lead to some damage of the small blood vessels of your retina.

Diabetic maculopathy - The macula is the part of the eye that helps to provide us with our central vision. Diabetic maculopathy is when the macula sustains some form of damage. One such cause of macular damage is from diabetic macular oedema whereby blood vessels near to the macula leak fluid or protein onto the macula.

Proliferative retinopathy - If a significant number of blood vessels on the retina become damaged, your body will respond by releasing a growth hormone known as Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor (VEGF). The growth hormone stimulates the growth of new blood vessels. However, these new blood vessels are particularly weak and prone to leaking. Proliferative retinopathy is the body’s attempt to save its retina but it can often lead scarring of the retina and can cause the retina to detach, leading to blindness.

Symptoms

You might not have any signs of diabetic retinopathy until it becomes serious. When you do have symptoms, you might notice:

Loss of central vision, which is used when you read or drive

Not being able to see colors

Blurry vision

Holes or black spots in your vision

Floaters, or small spots in your vision caused by bleeding

Poor night vision

Risk factors

Anyone who has diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy. Risk of developing the eye condition can increase as a result of:

Duration of diabetes — the longer you have diabetes, the greater your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy

Poor control of your blood sugar level

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Pregnancy

Tobacco use

Being African-American, Hispanic or Native American

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Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

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Glaucoma: Who is at a higher risk & How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?

Who is at a higher risk?

Elderly people Ethnic background – East Asians, African Americans, and those of Hispanic descent have a higher risk of developing glaucoma, compared with Caucasians. Medical conditions – like diabetes or hypothyroidism. Eye Trauma Myopia (nearsightedness) Eye surgery Patients on long-term corticosteroids for systemic diseases or even long term use of eye drops containing corticosteroids.

How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?

To diagnose glaucoma, Ophthalmologist needs to perform a comprehensive eye examination along with detailed medical family history of glaucoma. They’ll check for signs of deterioration, including loss of nerve tissue. They may also use one or more of the following tests and procedures:Puff test – It is a basic glaucoma screening test to estimate eye pressure (normal range - 12 to 22 mmHg). Tonometry – It measures inner eye pressure using eye numbing drops. Pachymetry - People with thin corneas have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, so pachymetry test can be used to determine cornea thickness. Ophthalmoscopy – It is used to look at the shape and color of your optic nerve Perimetry - a visual field test that checks your peripheral and central vision. Gonioscopy – It examines the angle in your eye where the iris and the cornea meet

Treatment

Glaucoma is a disease basically due to increased eye pressure so the main focus in early stages of glaucoma is to to reduce pressure in the eye somehow. Regular use of prescription eye drops is the first line of treatment. Some cases with associated medical conditions may require systemic medications, laser treatment, or other surgery. While there is not yet a cure for glaucoma, early diagnosis and continuing treatment can preserve eyesight.

Medications

Nowadays lot of medications is currently available to treat glaucoma. Typically, medications are used to reduce elevated pressure in the eye. A single medication or a combination of medications may be prescribed. The type of medication may change if it is not reducing pressure enough or if the patient is experiencing side effects.

Surgical Procedures

Surgical procedures include laser treatment, making a drainage flap in the eye, inserting a drainage valve, or destroying the tissue that creates the fluid in the eye. All procedures aim to reduce the pressure inside the eye when medication is not sufficient. Even though, Surgery cannot reverse vision loss.

Laser surgery

Although few treatments are temporary and need to be repeated but for patient comfort, Laser trabeculoplasty helps fluid drain out of the eye. A high-energy laser beam stimulates the structure that drains fluid from the eye (the trabecular meshwork) so that fluid drains more efficiently.

Conventional surgery

If all other treatments like eye drops and laser surgery aren't controlling eye pressure, the patient may need a trabeculectomy. This filtering microsurgery creates a drainage flap. Fluid can then percolate into the flap and later drain into the vascular system.

Drainage implants

Drainage valve implant surgery may be an option for adults with uncontrolled glaucoma or secondary glaucoma or for children with glaucoma. A small silicone tube is inserted in the eye to help drain fluid.

Treatment for acute angle-closure glaucoma

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency. Those affected can take medication to reduce eye pressure as quickly as possible. They will also likely undergo a laser procedure called laser peripheral iridotomy. In this procedure, a laser beam creates a small hole in the iris to allow fluid to flow more freely into the front chamber of the eye where it then can drain.

Prevention

There is no known way to prevent glaucoma, but catching it early means it can be treated more effectively and vision loss can be minimized. Because, often, there are no symptoms, getting your eyes regularly checked is important; especially for people with a greater risk. Moderate activity like walking or jogging on regular basis might help lower eye pressure. Use protective eyewear when playing sports, outdoor activities in sunny weather or working on home improvement projects.

Important Reminder: This information is only intended to provide guidance, not a definitive medical advice. Please consult eye doctor about your specific condition. Only a trained, experienced board certified eye doctor can determine an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

For more information- https://www.mumbaieyecare.com/glaucoma-treatment-in-ghatkopar-glaucoma-specialist-in-mumbai.html

Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

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Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West

Dr. Jatin Ashar

Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive surgery specialist

Soft-spoken, compassionate and an intellectual man, Dr. Ashar trained at the prestigious ‘All India Institute of Medical Sciences’, New Delhi; one of Asia’s best! After his post-graduation, he completed his fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment from the world renowned L. V. Prasad Eye Institute. Later on, he was appointed as the main cornea consultant at the ‘New Tertiary Care Center’ at the same institute.

Specialties: Cataract, Cornea, Lasik and Refractive Surgery Specialist

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How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed? Glaucoma Treatment In Ghatkopar

How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?

To diagnose glaucoma, Ophthalmologist needs to perform a comprehensive eye examination along with detailed medical family history of glaucoma. They’ll check for signs of deterioration, including loss of nerve tissue. They may also use one or more of the following tests and procedures:

Puff test – It is a basic glaucoma screening test to estimate eye pressure (normal range - 12 to 22 mmHg).

Tonometry – It measures inner eye pressure using eye numbing drops.

Pachymetry - People with thin corneas have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, so pachymetry test can be used to determine cornea thickness.

Ophthalmoscopy – It is used to look at the shape and color of your optic nerve

Perimetry - a visual field test that checks your peripheral and central vision.

Gonioscopy – It examines the angle in your eye where the iris and the cornea meet

For more information- https://www.mumbaieyecare.com/

Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), 

DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        

Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                

surgery specialist

Specialties: Cataract, Cornea, Lasik and Refractive Surgery Specialist    

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Age Related Macular Degeneration, What Treatments Are Available for Macular Degeneration?

Human eye has various important parts like Cornea, Pupil, Iris, Lens and Retina. The macula is located in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina instantly converts light, or an image, into electrical impulses. The retina then sends these impulses, or nerve signals, to the brain. When the cells of the macula deteriorate, images are not received correctly. In early stages, macular degeneration does not affect vision. Later, if the disease progresses, people experience wavy or blurred vision, and, if the condition continues to worsen, central vision may be completely lost. People with very advanced macular degeneration are considered legally blind. Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, more than cataracts and glaucoma combined.

What Treatments Are Available for Macular Degeneration?

There’s no cure for macular degeneration. Treatment may slow it down or keep you from losing too much of your vision. Your options might include:

Lifestyle changes - like dieting, exercise, avoiding smoking, and protecting your eyes from ultraviolet light.

Anti-angiogenesis drugs - These medications – aflibercept (Eylea), bevacizumab (Avastin), pegaptanib (Macugen), and ranibizumab (Lucentis) -- block the creation of blood vessels and leaking from the vessels in your eye that cause wet macular degeneration. Many people who’ve taken these drugs got back vision that was lost. You might need to have this treatment multiple times.

Laser therapy - High-energy laser light can destroy abnormal blood vessels growing in your eye.

Photodynamic laser therapy - Your doctor injects a light-sensitive drug verteporfin (Visudyne) into your bloodstream, and it’s absorbed by the abnormal blood vessels. Your doctor then shines a laser into your eye to trigger the medication to damage those blood vessels.

Low vision aids - These are the devices that have special lenses or electronic systems to create larger images of nearby things. They help people who have vision loss from macular degeneration make the most of their remaining vision.

Submacular surgery - This removes abnormal blood vessels or blood.

Retinal translocation - A procedure to destroy abnormal blood vessels under the center of your macula, where your doctor can’t use a laser beam safely. In this procedure, your doctor rotates the center of your macula away from the abnormal blood vessels to a healthy area of your retina. This keeps you from having scar tissue and more damage to your retina. Then, your doctor uses a laser to treat the abnormal blood vessels.

Important Reminder: This information is only intended to provide guidance, not a definitive medical advice. Please consult eye doctor about your specific condition. Only a trained, experienced board certified eye doctor can determine an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

To schedule an appointment with our experts for Age Related Macular Degeneration Management please call us at +91 8451045935, +91-8451045934 or visit our clinic at Address.

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Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai- Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive surgery specialist

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Glaucoma Treatment In Ghatkopar

What are symptoms of Glaucoma?

Open-angle glaucoma is asymptomatic. It develops slowly and sometimes without noticeable sight loss for many years. Most people who have open-angle glaucoma feel fine because the initial loss of vision is of side or peripheral vision, and the visual acuity or sharpness of vision is maintained.

As open-angle glaucoma has few warning signs or symptoms before damage has occurred, it is recommended to see a doctor for regular eye examinations. In open-angle glaucoma, the angles in your eye are normal, but the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time, causing an increase in internal eye pressure and subsequent damage to the optic nerve.

In Angle-closure glaucoma (also called narrow angle glaucoma) the angle is closed, causing increased eye pressure, which leads to optic nerve damage, and possible vision loss. There is an acute attack of angle closure leading to noticeable symptoms and damage occurs quickly. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate care from an ophthalmologist.

Hazy or blurred vision

The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around bright lights

Severe eye and head pain

Sudden vision loss

Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain)

Congenital glaucoma is glaucoma occurring in children, whether from birth or at a very early age. This usually happens from a physical defect in the eye that doesn’t allow it to function normally, but it can also come from some other medical issue.

Pigmentary glaucoma, or pigment dispersion, blocks the drain of your eye with tiny granules of the eye’s pigment, or the iris, after circulating through the fluid at the front of your eye.

Secondary glaucoma – Glaucoma with associated conditions like tumor, diabetes, an advanced cataract, or inflammation.Meet the Best Cornea & Eye Specialist in Ghatkopar, Mumbai-

Eye Specialist In Ghatkopar East and West Dr. Jatin Ashar Director and Chief Operating Surgeon MD (AIIMS), DNB, FICO (UK), FAICO & a fellow of L V Prasad                        Eye Institute Cataract, Cornea and Refractive                                surgery specialist

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Contact Lens Clinic In Ghatkopar

Contact lenses are safe means of correcting vision for those who do not wish to wear glasses. Along with their cosmetic value, there are a few eye conditions where glasses are not enough to correct your vision, contact lenses are needed to provide good vision. These conditions include irregular corneal conditions such as corneal scars, keratoconus or corneal bulging and dry eye conditions such as Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Our center, Mumbai Eye Care, at Ghatkopar, has a wide range of contact lenses for both cosemtic and therapeutic purpose.

Our specialty contact lens clinic offers following contact lenses.