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Glaucoma Care in Mansfield, Fort Worth, Cedar Hill, & Desoto

Protecting Your Sight Through Early Detection

Could You Have Glaucoma Without You Knowing?

Your vision seems perfectly normal. You aren't experiencing pain, your prescription hasn't changed much, and nothing feels out of the ordinary.

Glaucoma often develops slowly and without noticeable symptoms in its earliest stages. By the time vision changes become apparent, permanent damage to the optic nerve may have already occurred. The good news is that routine eye exams and early detection allow us to identify glaucoma sooner, monitor changes, and begin treatment when it's most effective.

At Advanced Vision Care, our eye doctors use comprehensive eye exams and diagnostic technology to evaluate your optic nerve and help protect your long-term vision.

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve—the structure responsible for sending visual information from your eyes to your brain. In many cases, this damage is associated with increased pressure inside the eye, although glaucoma can also develop when eye pressure is within a normal range.

Because glaucoma usually progresses gradually, most people don't realize anything has changed until their peripheral (side) vision has already been affected.

Who Is at Risk for Glaucoma?

While anyone can develop glaucoma, certain factors increase your likelihood of developing the condition. You may be at greater risk if you:

Are age 60 or older
Have a family history of glaucoma
Have diabetes or high blood pressure
Have elevated eye pressure
Are of African American or Hispanic heritage
Have experienced a previous eye injury
Have used corticosteroid medications for an extended period

Having one or more of these risk factors doesn't mean you'll develop glaucoma. It simply means regular monitoring is important to help protect your vision.

Technology That Helps Us Detect Glaucoma Early

Glaucoma often develops gradually, which is why detailed imaging and monitoring play such an important role in protecting your vision. Our optometrists use advanced diagnostic technology to evaluate your optic nerve, measure subtle changes, and compare your results over time.

OCT Imaging

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides detailed cross-sectional images of the optic nerve and retina. This allows us to measure the thickness of the nerve fibers and detect early structural changes that may indicate glaucoma.

Visual Field Testing

Glaucoma often affects your peripheral or side vision. Visual field testing helps us evaluate how well you're seeing across your entire field of vision and identify subtle changes that might otherwise go unnoticed.

What Happens During a Glaucoma Evaluation?

Every glaucoma evaluation is tailored to your individual needs, but your appointment may include:

A review of your medical and family history
Vision and eye health testing
Measurement of your eye pressure
A careful evaluation of your optic nerve
OCT imaging and visual field testing, when recommended
A discussion of your results and personalized recommendations

We'll explain everything we find, answer your questions, and make sure you understand what your results mean before you leave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can glaucoma be cured?

Does high eye pressure always mean I have glaucoma?

Is glaucoma hereditary?

How often should I be tested for glaucoma?

If I don't have symptoms, do I still need to be tested?

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Protecting Your Vision Starts Today

The best time to detect glaucoma is before it begins affecting your vision. Whether you have a family history of glaucoma, have been referred for additional testing, or simply want the reassurance that comes from a thorough eye exam, we're here to help.

Schedule your glaucoma evaluation or routine eye exam in Mansfield, Fort Worth, Cedar Hill, or Desoto.

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