Comprehensive Glaucoma Treatment in Wakad and Hinjewadi
Dr. Nitesh Bhalla at Clarity Eye Care
Understanding Your Vision Concerns: What is Glaucoma?
If you’ve been experiencing frequent eye pain or headaches, increased eye pressure, or have a family history of eye problems, you might be wondering about glaucoma.
This condition, often called the “silent thief of sight,” affects millions of people worldwide.
Glaucoma occurs when fluid builds up in your eye, creating pressure that damages the optic nerve. Without proper treatment, this damage can lead to permanent vision loss.
The challenging aspect of glaucoma is that it often develops slowly, without apparent symptoms in its early stages.
At Clarity Eye Care, Dr. Nitesh Bhalla understands your concerns and provides expert glaucoma treatment in Wakad and Hinjewadi to help preserve your precious vision.
Why Choose Dr. Nitesh Bhalla for Glaucoma Treatment?
When facing a diagnosis that could affect your vision, you need a specialist who combines expertise with genuine care for your well-being. Dr. Nitesh Bhalla brings years of experience in treating glaucoma patients using the latest diagnostic tools and treatment methods available at Clarity Eye Care.
What sets Dr. Bhalla apart is his patient-first approach. He discusses things with you simply and understandably, and then suggests a plan that meets your expectations.
Comprehensive Glaucoma Services at Clarity Eye Care
Early detection is crucial for successful glaucoma management. Dr. Bhalla employs a comprehensive range of specialised diagnostic equipment to accurately assess your eye health and detect glaucoma in its earliest stages.
Comprehensive Eye Pressure Testing (Tonometry)
Think of your eye like a balloon – it needs the right amount of pressure inside to maintain its shape. Too much pressure can damage the delicate parts inside. Dr. Bhalla measures this pressure using advanced methods:
Applanation Tonometer:
After placing numbing drops in your eye, this device gently touches the surface of your eye to get the most accurate pressure reading. It’s completely painless and takes just seconds.
Non-contact Tonometer (Air Puff Test)
This test uses a gentle puff of air to measure your eye pressure without touching your eye at all – you’ll just feel a light breeze
Visual Field Analysis (Perimetry)
Your eyes see not just straight ahead, but also to the sides (peripheral vision). Glaucoma often affects the side vision first. These tests check how well you can see in all directions:
Humphrey Visual Field Analyser:
You’ll look into a dome-shaped machine and press a button whenever you see small lights appearing around you. This creates a map of your complete vision.
Octopus Perimeter:
Similar to the Humphrey test, this machine also maps your vision by having you respond to lights in different areas
Specialised Perimetry Tests:
These include short-wavelength automated perimetry and frequency-doubling technology – advanced tests that can detect very early vision changes that regular tests might miss
Advanced Imaging Technology.
Just like taking a photograph, these machines capture detailed pictures of the inside of your eye to see if there’s any damage:
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT):
Think of this as an ultra-detailed camera that takes cross-sectional images of your eye’s layers, much like looking at the layers of a cake. It shows Dr. Bhalla exactly how thick your nerve fibres are
Spectral Domain OCT:
This test uses a gentle puff of air to measure your eye pressure without touching your eye at all – you’ll just feel a light breeze
Scanning Laser Polarimetry (GDx):
This machine uses laser light to measure how thick the nerve layer at the back of your eye is – thinner layers can indicate glaucoma damage
Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT):
Creates 3D pictures of your optic nerve (the cable that connects your eye to your brain) to check for any changes in shape or depth
Comprehensive Eye Structure Examination
Gonioscopy:
Dr. Bhalla places a special contact lens on your eye (after numbing drops) to look at the drainage system inside your eye, like checking if a sink’s drain is open or blocked
Pachymetry:
This quick test measures how thick your cornea (the clear front part of your eye) is. Some people naturally have thicker or thinner corneas, which affects how we interpret pressure readings.
Slit-Lamp Examination:
Using a special microscope with a bright light, Dr. Bhalla can examine all parts of your eye in great detail.
Fundus Photography:
This procedure takes clear photographs of the back of your eye, allowing Dr. Bhalla to compare them over time to detect any changes.
Every patient’s glaucoma is unique, which is why Dr. Bhalla offers various treatment approaches:
Gonioscopy
Often, the first line of treatment, eye drops, can effectively reduce eye pressure. Dr. Bhalla will find the right medication that works best for you while minimising side effects.
Laser Treatments
When medications aren’t sufficient, laser procedures can help improve fluid drainage from your eye. These minimally invasive treatments are performed right in our clinic.
Surgical Options
For advanced cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. Dr. Bhalla specialises in modern glaucoma surgeries that are less invasive and promote faster recovery.
What to Expect During Your Visit
During the first visit, Dr. Bhalla reviews your medical history, discusses any symptoms you’ve noticed, and performs detailed tests to assess your eye health.
Thereafter, he does a thorough evaluation that helps determine the best course of action for your specific situation.
Supporting Your Journey
At Clarity Eye Care, Dr. Nitesh and his team offer you guidance and treatment options at every step.
Prevention and Lifestyle Tips
Glaucoma cannot be prevented entirely. But with certain lifestyle changes, you can prevent it.
Maintain regular exercise.
Eat green leafy vegetables and a healthy diet.
Protect your eyes from UV radiation with quality sunglasses
Avoid smoking, which can worsen glaucoma
Manage other health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
When to Seek Treatment
Don’t wait if you’re experiencing:
Severe eye pain
Severe headaches
Nausea or vomiting with eye pain
Sudden vision changes
Halos around lights
Even if you have no symptoms, regular eye exams are crucial, especially if you’re over 40 or have risk factors for glaucoma.
Your Vision Deserves Expert Care
At Clarity Eye Care, Dr. Nitesh Bhalla provides the highest quality glaucoma treatment in Wakad and Hinjewadi.
With advanced medical expertise and care, Dr. Bhalla offers the best treatment for glaucoma.
Glaucoma treatment is most effective when started early. Feel free to share your concerns, and don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Glucoma
No. If you take proper care and follow the recommended treatments as advised by your doctor, you won’t go blind.
Glucoma treatments aren’t painful. They are well-tolerated. They might cause minimal discomfort, but it is temporary.
Initially, you might need more frequent visits to establish the right treatment plan. Once your condition is stable, visits are needed at an interval of every three to six months.