Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60, although anyone can be affected.
Glaucoma
Treatment
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss - but with the right diagnosis and treatment, its effects can be slowed or stopped. At Sana, our specialist team offers fast access to expert care, helping you take control of your eye health and protect your vision for the future.
Glaucoma Price List
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Understanding Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60, although anyone can be affected. The term refers to a group of conditions that cause irreparable damage to the optic nerve — the information pathway connecting the eyes and brain. When this damage occurs, it affects the way that messages are passed between the two, causing vision loss.
As it is a progressive condition, without treatment, glaucoma will lead to permanent sight loss and potentially total blindness.
Types of Glaucoma
Primary open-angle Glaucoma (POAG)
This is the most common form of glaucoma and usually develops slowly, often without noticeable symptoms. It’s caused by a gradual blockage in the eye’s drainage channels, which increases intraocular pressure and damages the optic nerve over time.
Congenital
Glaucoma
A rare form that appears in infants and young children, caused by abnormalities in eye development. It requires early diagnosis and prompt treatment to prevent long-term damage.
Primary angle-closure Glaucoma (PACG)
This type occurs when the eye’s drainage angle becomes too narrow. In its chronic form, it develops slowly like POAG. In its acute form, it’s a medical emergency, with sudden symptoms like eye pain, blurred vision, and nausea.
Ocular
Hypertension
This isn’t glaucoma, but refers to raised pressure in the eye without optic nerve damage. However, it can increase the risk of developing glaucoma, so treatment may still be recommended.
Step 1
Consultation
& Diagnosis
You’ll meet with a specialist ophthalmologist who will assess your eye health, measure intraocular pressure, and perform detailed scans to determine the type and severity of glaucoma.
Comprehensive eye pressure testing
Visual field and optic nerve imaging
Personalised risk assessment and diagnosis
Step 3
Your Procedure
Depending on your plan, you’ll receive treatment such as YAG laser iridotomy, MIGS, or iStent implant surgery — all carried out in our modern surgical suites.
Minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
Comfortable outpatient procedures with expert care
Dedicated support team to guide you through every step
Step 2
Tailored
Treatment Plan
Based on your results, your consultant will recommend the most suitable treatment — from prescription eye drops to advanced laser or surgical options.
Explanation of your condition and progression risk
Clear breakdown of treatment options and benefits
Shared decision-making with your consultant
Step 4
Recovery & Aftercare
Long-term success depends on regular monitoring. We’ll track your intraocular pressure, review treatment effectiveness, and adjust your plan if needed.
Ongoing follow-up appointments
Continuous pressure checks and imaging
Advice and support to help preserve your vision
Your Glaucoma
Treatment Journey
From diagnosis to aftercare — what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the vast majority of cases, glaucoma symptoms develop very slowly and subtly, making them very difficult for those affected to detect them.
In fact, most of the time, glaucoma is detected during routine eye exams with an optometrist. This is because glaucoma testing forms part of comprehensive eye exams for people over the age of 40 — the age when glaucoma is more likely to start developing.
The symptoms of glaucoma to be aware of include:
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Loss of peripheral vision
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Blurred vision
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Coloured rings around bright lights
In cases of acute primary angle closure glaucoma, symptoms will develop very quickly and could include:
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Severe, intense eye pain
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Nausea and vomiting
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Red eye
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Tenderness around the eyes
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Blurred vision or vision loss
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Coloured rings around bright lights
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Other visual disturbances
If you experience the symptoms of PACG, it’s crucial that you make an appointment with an ophthalmologist immediately.
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The majority of our patients are referred to us by their optometrist after a routine eye exam has flagged up a concern about glaucoma.
However, you can make an appointment directly with us if you are worried that you may be suffering from glaucoma and would like specialist care.
Diagnosing glaucoma involves a series of tests. These include:
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Visual field perimetry. This test requires you to look into a machine and press a button every time you see a dot of light and is used to check your peripheral vision.
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Tonometry. This test measures the pressure inside your eye. A small probe is used to flatten your cornea (the front part of your eye) and then a special lamp called a slit lamp is used to enable your Sana Health ophthalmologist to examine your eye.
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Slit lamp exam. The slit lamp is also used to give your ophthalmologist a detailed examination of your eye.
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Gonioscopy. An examination that enables your ophthalmologist to check the drainage angle of your eye to determine the type of glaucoma you have.
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Pachymetry. This test measures the thickness of your cornea and is important because corneal thickness can affect the accuracy of an intraocular pressure reading.
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Optic nerve imaging. Your ophthalmologist will use a special camera to examine the back of your eye and to take picture of the optic nerve to check the thickness of the nerve fibre layer and determine if there is any fibre loss.
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