The Doctors and Staff of Northern New Jersey Eye Institute will once again participate in Mission Cataract USA. Once per year, in the month of May, patients who have cataracts are provided with cataract surgery for free as a result of this national program. Potential patients must have no insurance, no other means to pay and income levels at national poverty levels. Screenings will be held on a date to be announced in late April or early May. Please call us at 973-763-2203 for details and to schedule a screening.
Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It occurs when the pressure inside the eye rises, damaging the optic nerve and causing vision loss. The condition often develops over many years without causing pain or other noticeable symptoms – so you may not experience vision loss until the disease has progressed.
Sometimes symptoms do occur. They may include:
- Blurred vision
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Halo effects around lights
- Painful or reddened eyes
People at high risk include those who are over the age of 40, diabetic, near-sighted, African-American, or who have a family history of glaucoma.
To detect glaucoma, your physician will test your visual acuity and visual field as well as the pressure in your eye. Regular eye exams help to monitor the changes in your eyesight and to determine whether you may develop glaucoma.
Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be controlled. Treatments to lower pressure in the eye include non-surgical methods such as prescription eye drops and medications, laser therapy, and surgery.
