Glaucoma
Glaucoma
Dr. Dean S. Steinberger, O.D. & Associates
Optometrists located in Westlake Village, CA
Your neighborhood Optometrist in Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Malibu, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Moorpark, California
If your vision seems blurry, or you’re suffering from frequent headaches, these may be warning signs of glaucoma — a serious, but treatable condition. The optometrists at Dr. Dean S. Steinberger, OD & Associates in Westlake Village, California, are skilled in glaucoma care, and their concierge services ensure you receive the treatment you need right when you need it. Call the office or schedule a consultation online today.
Glaucoma Q & A
What is glaucoma?
What are the symptoms of glaucoma?
Glaucoma comes in two different forms, open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Your symptoms may vary depending on which type you have and the stage of your condition. With open-angle, you may have no symptoms at all, or see “blind spots” in your vision.
In angle-closure glaucoma, you may suddenly see halos and experience blurred eyesight or mild headaches. Other symptoms to watch for include:
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Decreased vision
- Seeing rainbows
Vomiting and nausea are also symptoms of angle-clos
How is glaucoma diagnosed?
Diagnosing glaucoma begins with a complete eye exam. The experienced optometrists at Dr. Dean S. Steinberger, O.D. & Associates will check your eye pressure to see whether it’s normal or elevated, and may also:
- Measure the thickness of your cornea
- Assess your eye’s drainage angle
- Test your peripheral vision with the Humphrey FDT Perimeter Visual Field, a tool that identifies early vision loss
To make an accurate diagnosis of glaucoma, the practice uses OptoVue the latest in optical coherent technology. This is a noninvasive scan that only takes about 5 minutes. It produces full-color, three-dimensional images of your optic nerve, retina, and macula.
How is glaucoma treated?
Medications and surgery can stop glaucoma from permanently damaging your vision. Medications, such as eye drops, are typically the first line of treatment to relieve the pressure in your eye that’s harming your vision.
However, you may benefit from laser eye surgery, an outpatient procedure. Your exact treatment plan will depend on your form of glaucoma.
The optometrists at Dr. Dean S. Steinberger, O.D. & Associates are committed to safeguarding the health of your eye and preserving your vision. Take a step toward optimal eye health by calling the Westlake Village, California, office or requesting an appointment online today.
LOCATION
Advanced Optometrics
Trusted Eyecare, Distinctive Eyewear.
1014 S. Westlake Blvd. #10
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (800) 983-4933
Email: advancedoptometrics@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |