Managing Your Glaucoma with a Proactive Approach

Glaucoma can lead to vision loss without noticeable symptoms, especially in its early stages. Because of this, routine eye exams play a critical role in early detection and long-term vision preservation.

Today, glaucoma care is shifting from a reactive approach to a more proactive, personalized strategy.
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Early detection matters

• Regular exams help identify glaucoma before vision is affected.

Interventional glaucoma is changing care

• This approach uses minimally invasive options such as drug delivery systems and micro stents to intervene sooner.

​​​​​​​Potential benefits for patients

• These treatments may reduce reliance on daily eye drops and help lower the risk of disease progression.

Preparing for a discussion with your eye doctor

Reflect on your current treatment plan. Ask yourself...

• Am I having challenges with my current treatment?
• Have I experienced any uncomfortable side effects (such as stinging, burning, redness) associated with my prescription eye drops?
• Has my eye doctor told me to “watch and wait” to see how my glaucoma progresses on my current treatment?
• Am I having difficulty remembering to use my prescription eye drops or getting the medication in my eye?
• Am I feeling embarrassed by some of the unwanted side effects (like red or droopy eyes, loss of fat/fullness around the eye) from using prescription eye drops?

GLAUCOMA TREATMENT OPTIONS