Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure)

The aim in Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure) is to understand when the complaint began, what makes it worse and how it affects daily life. Even with the same diagnosis, eye anatomy, coexisting conditions and lifestyle differ from person to person, so the assessment is individual.

Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure) cannot be reduced to a single symptom. This page explains intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, visual field loss and lifelong follow-up in clear, patient-centred language.

Follow-up looks at more than the level of vision: the ocular surface, intraocular pressure, retinal findings and the patient's own report of daily function are reviewed together. Review intervals may be shortened or extended depending on the course of the condition.

Topic

Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure)

Assessment

Visual acuity, slit-lamp examination, eye pressure and, where needed, OCT are used to review intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, visual field loss and lifelong follow-up.

Follow-up

Review intervals are planned individually according to the findings.

The examination includes visual acuity testing, slit-lamp evaluation, intraocular pressure measurement and retinal assessment. Where necessary, OCT imaging, visual field testing, corneal topography or tear-film tests are added to clarify intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, visual field loss and lifelong follow-up.

The treatment approach depends on the type of finding, how quickly it progresses and the patient's general health. Whether eye drops, laser treatment, surgery or observation alone is appropriate is discussed once the examination findings are known.

The aim in Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure) is to understand when the complaint began, what makes it worse and how it affects daily life. Even with the same diagnosis, eye anatomy, coexisting conditions and lifestyle differ from person to person, so the assessment is individual.

• Topic

  Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure)

• Assessment

  Visual acuity, slit-lamp examination, eye pressure and, where needed, OCT are used to review intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, visual field loss and lifelong follow-up.

• Follow-up

  Review intervals are planned individually according to the findings.

The examination includes visual acuity testing, slit-lamp evaluation, intraocular pressure measurement and retinal assessment. Where necessary, OCT imaging, visual field testing, corneal topography or tear-film tests are added to clarify intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, visual field loss and lifelong follow-up.

Sudden severe eye pain with redness, nausea, vomiting and halos around lights may indicate acute angle-closure glaucoma; this is an emergency and requires immediate care.

The treatment approach depends on the type of finding, how quickly it progresses and the patient's general health. Whether eye drops, laser treatment, surgery or observation alone is appropriate is discussed once the examination findings are known.

Follow-up looks at more than the level of vision: the ocular surface, intraocular pressure, retinal findings and the patient's own report of daily function are reviewed together. Review intervals may be shortened or extended depending on the course of the condition.

For patients travelling from outside Antalya or from abroad, reviewing existing reports in advance and planning the length of stay and follow-up visits matters. After dilating drops, driving should be avoided for the rest of the day.

• How is Glaucoma (High Eye Pressure) diagnosed? Diagnosis is based on a detailed eye examination supported, where needed, by OCT, visual field testing or topography.
• Is the treatment the same for everyone? No. The approach depends on the findings, the rate of progression and the patient's general health.
• How often is follow-up needed? Intervals depend on the findings; some situations need review within months, others once a year.
• When should I seek care immediately? Sudden severe eye pain with redness, nausea, vomiting and halos around lights may indicate acute angle-closure glaucoma; this is an emergency and requires immediate care.

The information on this page is for general information only and does not replace an in-person examination. Treatment decisions are individual and are made after examination.