Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases involving progressive damage to the optic nerve accompanied by a build up of pressure inside the eye. It is a sight threatening and often symptomless diseases and has a strong family history. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in significant vision loss and even blindness. At Dhaka Eye Care Hospital we provide world class care to our patients. Our glaucoma clinic is well equipped with latest instruments for all the diagnostic and treatment procedures, which assist us in diagnosing glaucoma as early as possible. Our glaucoma diagnosis instruments are:

Applanation Tonometry 4 Mirror ganioscopy 90D optic nerve assessment Humphrey Visual field analyzer Optical cohesence tomography Ultrasound pachymetry Ultrasound biometry Anterior segment OCT Optic nerve and Fundus photography Contrast sensitivity TEST (F.A.C.T.)

Patients with glaucoma are monitored regularly with periodic intraocular pressure and other investigations when nessary. The Humphrey computerised visual field analyser helps moniter any change in the field of vision. OCT of retinal nerve fibre layer helps in identifying pre perimetric glaucoma or glaucoma even before it produces changes on fields testing. While vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible, it can often be prevented with early detection and appropriate treatment. Our glaucoma specialists possess the expertise to evaluate and treat difficult glaucoma cases. So contact us today to schedule your appointment to evaluate or treat glaucoma.