Advanced Glaucoma Care: Surgical Excellence at Hauser Ross Eye Institute
At Hauser Ross Eye Institute in Sycamore, we provide comprehensive care for glaucoma patients, from early diagnosis through advanced surgical interventions. Our ophthalmologists are leaders in treating this sight-threatening condition with state-of-the-art techniques and technology.
Understanding the Impact of Glaucoma 👁️
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often due to excessive pressure within the eye. Without proper treatment, this damage leads to permanent vision loss, beginning with peripheral vision and potentially progressing to complete blindness.
What makes glaucoma particularly dangerous is that it typically produces no early symptoms – many patients don’t realize they have the condition until significant, irreversible damage has occurred.
Types of Glaucoma We Treat 📋
At Hauser Ross Eye Institute, our specialists diagnose and treat all forms of glaucoma:
Open-angle glaucoma: The most common type, developing gradually with minimal symptoms until vision loss begins. Our surgeons excel in both traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches for this condition.
Angle-closure glaucoma: A medical emergency requiring immediate intervention. Our Sycamore facility is equipped to handle these urgent cases with prompt surgical care when necessary.
Normal-tension glaucoma: A complex variant where damage occurs despite normal pressure readings, requiring our specialists’ expertise for proper management.
Secondary glaucoma: Resulting from other eye conditions, medications, or injuries, often requiring a combination of medical and surgical approaches.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Capabilities 🔍
Our Sycamore facility features advanced diagnostic technology:
- High-definition OCT imaging to assess optic nerve damage with microscopic precision
- Visual field testing to map and monitor vision loss
- Pachymetry to measure corneal thickness, an important factor in pressure assessment
- Gonioscopy to examine drainage angles within the eye
- 24-hour pressure monitoring to capture fluctuations that might be missed during office visits
Surgical Excellence for Glaucoma Management 🔧
Hauser Ross Eye Institute is renowned for surgical innovation in glaucoma treatment. Our ophthalmologists offer:
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): A precise, non-invasive laser procedure that improves fluid drainage to reduce eye pressure.
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Including iStent, Hydrus Microstent, and other advanced implantable devices that improve drainage while minimizing recovery time.
- Trabeculectomy: The gold standard filtering procedure for advanced glaucoma cases, creating a new drainage pathway for excess fluid.
- Tube Shunt Procedures: Including Ahmed and Baerveldt implants to redirect fluid when other surgical approaches aren’t suitable.
- Cyclophotocoagulation: Advanced laser treatment that reduces fluid production in complex cases.
Comprehensive Glaucoma Management 💊
Beyond surgery, we provide complete glaucoma care:
- Medical management with the latest pressure-lowering medications
- Post-surgical monitoring with customized follow-up schedules
- Ongoing pressure control to preserve remaining vision
- Visual rehabilitation services for patients with vision loss
Why Choose Hauser Ross Eye Institute? ⭐
Patients throughout the region choose our Sycamore facility and Chicago locations for glaucoma care because of our:
- Fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists
- Comprehensive approach combining medical and surgical expertise
- Cutting-edge technology for precise diagnosis and treatment
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs
- Commitment to preserving vision at every stage of the disease
Take Action Against Glaucoma Today
Don’t wait until vision loss occurs. If you’re experiencing changes in vision, have risk factors for glaucoma, or need advanced surgical care for existing glaucoma, contact Hauser Ross Eye Institute in Sycamore today.
Our team of specialists is ready to provide the expert care you need to protect your vision from the effects of this sight-threatening condition.
