Glaucoma Treatment – Eye Bangkok Hospital

Glaucoma is a progressive optic nerve disease that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. The most concerning aspect of glaucoma is that it often develops silently, without noticeable symptoms in its early stages.

Currently, glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively managed to slow progression and preserve vision.

At Eye Bangkok Hospital, our Glaucoma Center provides comprehensive screening, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans delivered by experienced glaucoma specialists using advanced diagnostic technology.

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually due to elevated intraocular pressure or impaired blood flow to the nerve. This leads to gradual loss of peripheral vision and may eventually result in blindness.

It can occur at any age but is most common in individuals over 40 years old.

Types of Glaucoma

Primary Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form and progresses slowly without pain or redness.
Angle-closure glaucoma may present acutely with severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos, nausea, and vomiting, requiring emergency treatment.

Secondary Glaucoma

Results from other eye diseases, trauma, steroid use, diabetic retinopathy, or complications from cataracts.

Congenital Glaucoma

Occurs in infants and young children due to developmental abnormalities.

Risk Factors

• - Age over 40

• - Family history of glaucoma

• - High myopia or hyperopia

• - Long-term steroid use

• - Previous eye surgery or trauma

• - Diabetes or hypertension

Treatment Options

Medication

Eye drops to lower intraocular pressure; must be used consistently.

Laser Therapy

Improves fluid drainage within the eye.

Surgery

• - Trabeculectomy

• - Glaucoma Drainage Devices (GDD)

Treatment is tailored to the type and stage of glaucoma.

Prevention & Early Detection

• - Annual comprehensive eye exams after age 40

• - Control systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension

• - Wear UV-protective sunglasses

• - Avoid self-medicating with eye drops

• - Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Early Detection Preserves Vision

Glaucoma may not show early warning signs, but regular eye examinations can detect it before irreversible damage occurs.

The Glaucoma Center at Eye Bangkok Hospital is committed to protecting your vision through expert care and long-term management.