Glaucoma Treatment in City Park West

Glaucoma Treatment in City Park West

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It's caused by fluid build-up and increased pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve that progressively worsens your vision. This disease can cause severe, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

In many cases, appropriate control and treatment can help prevent further damage to the eyes and protect your vision. Eyes Of The World - City Park West offers several treatments to help address glaucoma. Learn more about the treatments we provide and contact us to schedule an appointment.

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The 2 Main Types of Glaucoma

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  • Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type. It is a lifelong condition that accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma: a rare form of the disease which requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the angle is closed in many or most areas between the iris and cornea, which reduces fluid drainage and increases eye pressure.

Preserve Your Vision For Longer

Glaucoma: The Sneaky Thief of Sight

There is a reason glaucoma is called “the sneaky thief of sight”--half the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it! Meaning, they may not have symptoms in the early stages.

At Eyes Of The World - City Park West, we diagnose and help preserve your vision with cutting-edge glaucoma treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a family history of glaucoma or have been diagnosed with glaucoma, contact us today.

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What are the Signs of Glaucoma?

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As mentioned earlier, glaucoma usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. When signs do manifest, it's usually loss of tunnel vision or peripheral vision. Unfortunately, by the time vision loss has occurred, it cannot be reversed.

That said, the less common angle-closure glaucoma does show a sudden onset of symptoms, including:

  • Extreme eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt diagnosis and treatment by contacting Eyes Of The World - City Park West in City Park West or visiting your nearest emergency room.


Who's at Risk for Glaucoma?

  • Age 40 +

    The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age, with most glaucoma patients aged 40 and up. That said, there is a much rarer form of this disease (congenital glaucoma) that affects infants.

  • Family History & Ethnicity

    Your risk for developing glaucoma is higher if you have a family history of the disease. Those of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American, and Indigenous Canadian descent have a higher risk of developing this disease.

  • Other Conditions

    High myopia, hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

  • Eye Injury or Trauma

    An eye injury, trauma or eye surgery can increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma.


Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment in City Park West

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross

Common Glaucoma Treatments

There is currently no cure for glaucoma. However, several treatments are available to prevent the progression of this sight-robbing condition. With the right care, you have a higher chance of managing your glaucoma and preserving your vision.

Common treatments include:

Eye Drops

Your optometrist will prescribe eye drops to help regulate pressure inside the eye by decreasing fluid production and/or improving drainage.

Laser Surgery

If eye drops aren’t doing enough to reduce intraocular pressure or intraocular temperature in open-angle glaucoma, laser surgery may be an option. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) opens up the drainage system in the eye to reduce pressure.

SLT is successful in 80% of cases and can reduce eye pressure by 20%.

Other Surgeries

If a laser procedure or eye drops do not lower eye pressure to the desired level, your eye doctor may recommend one of the following surgeries:

  • Incision Surgery
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants
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- Nov. 02, 2023
I’ve been going to Eyes of the World ever since living in Denver. Really excellent care team here!... Dr. Lachenman is a fantastic optometrist: very thorough, considerate, and clear. I have referred several people to her because she provides such comprehensive care, and she understands the insurance side as well; not all optometrists make sure their patients know about medically necessary contacts if their prescriptions qualify, but Dr. Lachenman is great about this. The rest of the staff are very efficient and friendly people. Optician Jesse Vega is extremely knowledgeable about glasses hardware and lenses, and also great with navigating vision insurance benefits. Overall a very positive care experience.
- Oct. 12, 2023
The whole process, through eye testing to the provision of new product was efficient and helpful.
- Sep. 26, 2023
Eyes Of The World was a great experience. I am thrilled I made the decision to come here. My new eye... glasses are satisfying. Thank you all very much.
- Sep. 18, 2023
Great and easy experience! They take pride in making sure you walk away with a wonderful experience ... and the best products!
- Sep. 05, 2023
I felt that everyone cares about hearing you and providing a nice experience
- Aug. 23, 2023
I felt as though I was in good hands Doc was great.
- Aug. 12, 2023
Doctor was very thorough and had good manner.
- Aug. 10, 2023
Amazing experience from start to finish! Booking was simple, checking in was efficient, all staff we... re incredibly kind and helpful. Will happily return for all my exams and lenses in the future, and will be recommending to all my friends/family in the Denver area!
- Jul. 11, 2023
Really excellent customer service. I was confused about my prescription for my contacts order, but t... hey were patient and understanding with me when I realized my mistake. Appreciate their thorough approach to customer service!
- Jun. 28, 2023
The whole staff routinely exceeds my expectations in terms of comfort, understanding and service.
- Jun. 24, 2023
My experience at Eyes of the World Optical was outstanding. From the first greeting through the oppo... rtunity to select new eye wear, every person I dealt with was an absolute professional.
- Jun. 18, 2023
Great people. Parking is difficult sometimes.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Always quick and thorough communication with the City Park office! They get my contact orders placed... so quickly which I greatly appreciate- plus their doctors are great at walking you through each question you have. Love the team!
- Jun. 06, 2023
Dr. Lachenman and Aubrey helped me out today and with previous appointments. Every time has been fan... tastic, highly recommend
- May. 26, 2023
EXCELLENT SERVICE. NIKKI is the professional colleague that every team wishes they had. I purchased... glasses here a will back and the frame broke after several years due to my abuse. She suggested a plan and followed through as promised and now I have my glasses back. THANK YOU NIKKI AND EYES OF THE WORLD! Highly recommended.
- May. 26, 2023
Amazing doctors and staff. Every person at Eyes of the World makes you feel welcome and appreciated.... Top of the line service. 🤗
- Apr. 14, 2023
Very friendly staff members from the support staff up to the docs. Easy process, all questions answe... red, and wow I can see even better than my last pair of glasses at first. Dr. Kamibayashi, Katie, and Aubrie are all intelligent and knowledgeable at their respective roles. Very easy experience.
- Apr. 09, 2023
Great service and great location for me! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Given as much time as I n... eeded to get my questions answered. I'll be back.
- Mar. 24, 2023
Fantastic experience- knowledgeable and friendly employees, I was in and out quickly with all of my ... questions answered. A++
- Mar. 22, 2023
I’ll be back. I appreciated the friendly and (obviously) qualified staff, personalized attention, ... aesthetic of the office and quick service.

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Glaucoma Testing Treatment FAQs

How does an eye doctor diagnose glaucoma?

Since glaucoma has no side effects early on, it is essential for people with a family history of risk factors for glaucoma to get tested. The following tests diagnose glaucoma:

  • Tonometry: measures the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam): examines the shape and color of the optic nerve
  • Perimetry: measures your field of vision
  • Gonioscopy: checks the angle where the iris meets the cornea
  • Pachymetry: determines the thickness of the cornea to better evaluate eye pressure.
What foods should you avoid if you have glaucoma?

The following are the foods every glaucoma patient should consider avoiding immediately. It should help keep your optic nerve healthy and minimize eye pressure.

  • Caffeine - certain studies show that caffeine contributes to increased intraocular pressure.
  • Saturated fats - a diet high in saturated fats can lead to weight gain, which not only increases intraocular pressure but also cholesterol levels.
  • Trans fats - try to limit your consumption of trans fats because they can also raise cholesterol levels
  • Salt - make sure to consume salt sparingly, as increased blood pressure can indirectly lead to intraocular pressure.
What percentage of glaucoma patients go blind?

About 60% of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will eventually lose some vision.

However, the rate of legal blindness among glaucoma patients is 5%. Getting effective treatment early on will greatly increase your ability to preserve and maximize your vision.


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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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