Glaucoma Treatment in Kyle, TX
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve slowly and without warning. Dr. Plummer diagnoses and treats it here in Kyle, with prescription drops, in-office laser treatment, and minimally invasive surgery using OMNI canaloplasty.
How Glaucoma Is Treated
Glaucoma is a group of conditions that damage the optic nerve, usually because pressure inside the eye is too high for that nerve to tolerate. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored, so the goal of treatment is to lower eye pressure enough to stop further damage.
Treatment is matched to the type and stage of your glaucoma. Most patients start with prescription eye drops. Laser treatment can lower pressure or open a narrow drainage angle, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery can help when drops and laser are not enough or are hard to keep up with.
Dr. Plummer performs all of these at Spark Eye Care: medical management, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), laser peripheral iridotomy, and OMNI canaloplasty, either on its own or combined with cataract surgery.
You Should Be Checked for Glaucoma If You:
- Are over 60, or over 40 with a family history of glaucoma
- Have been told your eye pressure is high
- Have diabetes, high blood pressure or high nearsightedness
- Have been told you have narrow drainage angles
- Have used steroid medications for a long time
- Notice gradual loss of side vision
What to Expect
- Eye pressure, optic nerve, visual field and OCT testing to diagnose and stage glaucoma
- Prescription eye drops tailored to your eyes and tolerance
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for open angle glaucoma
- Laser peripheral iridotomy for narrow angles
- OMNI canaloplasty, alone or combined with cataract surgery
- Ongoing monitoring to make sure your pressure stays at target
Our Approach to Glaucoma
Diagnosis and Staging
Eye pressure measurement, examination of the drainage angle, optic nerve imaging with OCT, and visual field testing show what type of glaucoma you have and how advanced it is.
Step by Step Treatment
Most patients begin with drops. If pressure is not controlled, or drops cause side effects, SLT or OMNI canaloplasty may reduce or replace them. Narrow angles are treated with laser iridotomy.
Lifelong Monitoring
Glaucoma is controlled, not cured. Regular visits confirm your pressure stays at target and your optic nerve and visual field remain stable.
Treatment Options at Spark Eye Care
Prescription Eye Drops
Daily drops lower eye pressure by reducing fluid production or improving drainage. Dr. Plummer chooses medications to fit your eyes and your routine.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
A quick in-office laser that improves drainage through the eye's natural outflow tissue. It can be used first or added to drops, and can be repeated.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
A small laser opening in the iris lets fluid bypass a narrow drainage angle, lowering the risk of an angle closure attack.
OMNI Canaloplasty
A latest generation minimally invasive glaucoma surgery that opens the eye's natural drainage system through a tiny incision without leaving an implant. It can be combined with cataract surgery.
Benefits
Every Step in One Practice
Diagnosis, drops, laser and minimally invasive surgery, all with Dr. Plummer.
Fewer Drops for Many Patients
SLT and OMNI canaloplasty can reduce the number of drops some patients need.
Combined With Cataract Surgery
If you also have a cataract, OMNI can be performed during the same surgery.
Careful Monitoring
Regular testing catches change early so treatment can be adjusted.
Common Questions About Glaucoma Treatment
Can glaucoma be cured?
No, but it can usually be controlled. Lowering eye pressure and keeping it at target protects the vision you have.
What is SLT?
Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a brief in-office laser treatment that improves fluid drainage and lowers eye pressure. Many patients use it to reduce or avoid daily drops.
Which MIGS procedure do you perform?
Dr. Plummer performs OMNI canaloplasty, which treats the eye's natural drainage pathway without leaving an implant behind. It can be done alone or with cataract surgery.
Do you perform traditional glaucoma surgery?
If you need trabeculectomy or a tube shunt, we refer you to a glaucoma surgeon and coordinate your care.
Protect Your Vision from Glaucoma
Schedule a glaucoma evaluation with Dr. Plummer.
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