Glaucoma Screening & Treatment
Protect Your Vision Before It’s Too Late
Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight — most people lose vision before they even know they have it. At Sta. Lucia Eye Center, we catch it early.
#1
Leading cause of irreversible blindness
80M+
People affected worldwide
50%
Remain undiagnosed
90%
Of blindness is preventable
Understanding Glaucoma
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve — the vital connection between your eye and your brain. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure inside the eye and progresses slowly and silently, gradually stealing your peripheral vision before you ever notice a change.
Warning: Glaucoma has NO early warning symptoms. By the time vision loss is noticed, irreversible damage has already occurred.
Who Is at Risk?
- Adults 40+
- Family history
- High eye pressure
- Diabetes/hypertension
- Severe nearsightedness
- Previous eye injuries
Common Types of Glaucoma
Not all glaucoma looks the same. Understanding the type is the first step toward the right treatment.
Primary Open-Angle
The most common form. Silent and slow, with pressure building gradually over years without symptoms.
Angle-Closure
A medical emergency. Sudden eye pain, blurred vision, and nausea require immediate care to prevent blindness.
Normal-Tension
Optic nerve damage occurs even with normal eye pressure — proving screening is essential for everyone.
Secondary & Congenital
Caused by injury, steroid use, or present at birth. Requires specialized diagnosis and tailored treatment.
Our Comprehensive Glaucoma Screening
State-of-the-art diagnostic tools for early detection.
01
Intraocular Pressure Test
Tonometry measures the pressure inside your eye — a primary indicator of glaucoma risk.
02
Optic Nerve Evaluation
Advanced OCT imaging detects structural damage to the optic nerve before vision is lost.
03
Visual Field Testing
Maps your peripheral vision to reveal the blind spots caused by glaucoma damage.
04
Gonioscopy
Examines the eye’s drainage angle to classify your glaucoma type accurately.
