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Glaucoma Clinic

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A silent optic nerve disease,Glaucoma Clinic

It may go unnoticed in the early stages due to the lack of symptoms. We protect your precious vision through precise diagnosis and systematic management.

Precision Testing System

IOP · OCT · Visual Field Test

Advanced Diagnostic Equipment

Accurate optic nerve analysis

Systematic Follow-up

Regular progress monitoring

Personalized Glaucoma Care

Individualized treatment planning

What is glaucoma?

A condition where the visual field gradually narrows due to optic nerve damage

Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain, is damaged, causing the visual field to gradually narrow.
In the early stages, there are often no noticeable symptoms, so detection may be delayed. If the appropriate treatment window is missed, it can lead to vision loss.

Cross-section of the eye — optic nerve area

Why does glaucoma occur?

Glaucoma is a condition in which multiple risk factors work together to damage the optic nerve.

Elevated intraocular pressure

Increased pressure inside the eye can place
sustained stress on the optic nerve.

Blood flow abnormalities

Poor blood circulation to the optic nerve
can increase the risk of optic nerve damage.

Family history

Having a family member with glaucoma
can increase the risk of developing the condition.

High myopia

Structural changes in the eye
can increase the risk of glaucoma.

How does theoptic nerve get damaged?

Glaucoma is a slowly progressing condition that often has no noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

Step 01

Normal optic nerve

A healthy optic nerve state
with normal visual field maintenance.

Step 02

Optic nerve
damage progression

As optic nerve damage begins,
peripheral vision may gradually narrow.

Step 03

Advanced glaucoma

As optic nerve damage worsens,
the range of visual field loss may increase.

When should you
get checked?

Glaucoma has almost
no early symptoms

Glaucoma is often called the 'silent thief of sight' because it has almost
no noticeable early symptoms.
Even without symptoms, regular eye examinations are important for early detection.

Eye fatigue

Your eyes may tire easily
or feel heavy.

Blurry vision

You may have difficulty focusing
or experience blurry vision.

Reduced peripheral vision

Side vision may gradually
become narrower.

Visual field defect

Parts of your visual field may disappear
or appear as if covered by dark spots.

Tunnel vision

As the condition progresses, only central vision remains and peripheral vision is greatly reduced.

Decreased night vision

Vision may be uncomfortable in dark environments or light glare may worsen.

Eye fatigue

Your eyes may tire easily
or feel heavy.

Blurry vision

You may have difficulty focusing
or experience blurry vision.

Reduced peripheral vision

Side vision may gradually
become narrower.

Visual field defect

Parts of your visual field may disappear
or appear as if covered by dark spots.

Tunnel vision

As the condition progresses, only central vision remains and peripheral vision is greatly reduced.

Decreased night vision

Vision may be uncomfortable in dark environments or light glare may worsen.

How is glaucoma diagnosed?

Various tests are needed for an accurate diagnosis

Glaucoma cannot be diagnosed by measuring intraocular pressure alone.
An accurate diagnosis is made by comprehensively evaluating the optic nerve condition, visual field changes, and eye structure.

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Step 1

Tonometry

Measures pressure
inside the eye
to assess glaucoma risk.

Step 2

OCT optic nerve tomography

Precisely analyzes
the retinal nerve
fiber layer and optic nerve condition.

Step 3

Visual field test

Evaluates the extent
of visual field
damage and progression.

Step 4

Fundus examination

Observes the optic disc
and retinal condition.

Step 5

Corneal thickness test

Checks corneal thickness
for more accurate IOP measurement.

How is glaucomatreated?

Treatment is performed to slow
glaucoma progression
and protect the optic nerve

We check the patient's intraocular pressure and optic nerve condition,
determine the treatment method,
and monitor progress through regular examinations.

Medication

Eye drops are used to lower
intraocular pressure
and prevent optic nerve damage.
This is the most basic
treatment for glaucoma,
and many patients
start with this approach.

Laser treatment

A treatment that lowers
intraocular pressure
by facilitating aqueous
humor drainage.
It may be considered
when medication alone
is insufficient.

Surgical treatment

Performed when medication
or laser treatment
cannot achieve sufficient results.
The goal is to stably
control intraocular pressure
and slow the progression
of optic nerve damage.

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GlaucomaFrequently Asked Questions

Q.
Can glaucoma
be cured?

Optic nerve damage caused
by glaucoma is difficult to reverse.
However, early diagnosis and appropriate
treatment can slow the progression
of the disease and preserve vision.

Q.
How long does
a glaucoma test take?

It varies depending on the test items,
but generally it takes about 30 minutes
to 1 hour, including tonometry, OCT,
and visual field tests.

Q.
At what age
does glaucoma develop?

The risk of glaucoma mainly increases
after age 40, but it can occur at
younger ages in cases of high
myopia or family history.

Q.
Can glaucoma develop even with
normal eye pressure?

Yes. In the case of normal-tension
glaucoma, which is common among
Koreans, optic nerve damage can occur
even within the normal pressure range.
Therefore, optic nerve and visual
in addition to IOP measurement.

Q.
Is glaucoma
hereditary?

Having a family member with glaucoma
can increase the risk. If you have a
family history, regular eye examinations
are recommended.

Q.
Should I get a check-up
even without symptoms?

Glaucoma is a condition with almost
no early noticeable symptoms.
Regular check-ups are important for
early detection, even without symptoms.