Glaucoma care looks at more than a single eye-pressure reading. At Sigma, we assess the optic nerves, consider your risk factors, and develop a monitoring or treatment plan based on the whole picture.
Glaucoma damages the nerve that sends images from your eye to your brain. It can progress before you notice a change. We check eye pressure, examine that nerve, and may use scans and side-vision tests to help decide whether you need treatment or monitoring.
Dr. Gurgel and Dr. Somogy both provide glaucoma evaluation and ongoing treatment. Your plan considers the appearance of the nerve that carries vision to the brain, eye pressure, family history, and changes over time.
Glaucoma can damage sight gradually without obvious early symptoms. Detailed nerve scans and side-vision tests help us look for changes an eye-pressure reading alone cannot show. The goal is to begin treatment when needed and protect vision before loss affects daily activities.
Your doctor explains whether monitoring, prescription drops, or specialist treatment is appropriate. Follow-up checks whether the plan is working. Existing glaucoma damage cannot usually be reversed, but treatment can help limit further loss.
When advanced disease makes reading or other activities difficult, Dr. Somogy also provides low vision care. Explore Practical Help for Vision Loss.
No. It means there are findings or risk factors that deserve follow-up. Your doctor will explain what is being monitored.
Often you cannot detect early changes yourself. Keep the follow-up schedule your doctor recommends, even when your vision feels unchanged.
