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Eye Care Services

Glaucoma Diagnosis
& Management

Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight — regular screenings are the only way to catch it before permanent damage occurs. Serving North Scottsdale, 85255 and 85260.

Glaucoma Care

Early Detection,
Lifelong Protection

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, typically due to elevated pressure inside the eye. It's often called the "silent thief of sight" because it usually causes no symptoms or pain in its early stages — by the time vision loss is noticeable, damage is already permanent. This is why regular comprehensive eye exams, not just symptoms, are the primary way glaucoma is caught early.

At A Glance

The Silent Thief of Sight

Age 60+

Increased Risk

Risk factors also include family history, high eye pressure, thin corneas, and diabetes.

0 Symptoms

Often Silent Early On

By the time vision loss is noticeable, damage is already permanent — regular exams catch it first.

Every Year

For At-Risk Patients

Patients with glaucoma risk factors are recommended to be seen annually for screening.

Glaucoma Care

Protecting Your
Optic Nerve

If glaucoma is diagnosed, treatment focuses on lowering eye pressure to slow or halt further nerve damage — most commonly with prescription eye drops, and in some cases laser treatment or surgery for more advanced cases, typically coordinated with an ophthalmologist. Because glaucoma is a lifelong condition, ongoing monitoring is essential even after treatment begins.

Contact-Free Pressure Screening Intraocular pressure is measured with a brief air puff — included in every comprehensive exam.
Optic Nerve & Retinal Imaging Your optic nerve and retinal images are evaluated for early signs of damage at every visit.
Ongoing Lifelong Monitoring Because glaucoma is a lifelong condition, monitoring continues even after treatment begins.
Patient undergoing eye pressure and optic nerve screening — glaucoma diagnosis and management at Visions Optique & Eyecare, North Scottsdale

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Glaucoma typically has no symptoms in its early stages, which is why it's often called the "silent thief of sight." Regular comprehensive eye exams — which include glaucoma screening — are the main way it's caught before permanent vision loss occurs.

Through intraocular pressure measurement, optic nerve evaluation, and retinal imaging — all included as part of a comprehensive eye exam at Visions Optique & Eyecare. No separate appointment is needed for initial screening.

Adults over 60, those with a family history of glaucoma, high eye pressure, thin corneas, or diabetes are at elevated risk. Patients with these factors should be seen annually.

There is no cure, but with early detection and consistent treatment — typically prescription eye drops — vision loss can usually be slowed or halted. Ongoing monitoring is essential for life.

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Schedule Your Glaucoma Screening

Glaucoma screening is included in every comprehensive exam — no additional appointment needed. Call or text us to schedule.

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