Glaucoma can damage your vision gradually, often before you notice anything is wrong. That’s why regular eye exams are so important: early detection gives your eye doctor more time to monitor changes and help protect your sight.
At New Jersey Eyes, Dr. Bruce Mazie provides glaucoma testing and ongoing care with a focus on clear explanations, careful monitoring, and long-term eye health.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the part of the eye that sends visual information to your brain.
Many cases are linked to increased pressure inside the eye, but glaucoma can also develop when eye pressure is within a normal range. Because optic nerve damage is permanent, early detection matters.
The most common form of glaucoma often develops slowly and without noticeable symptoms.
Peripheral, or side, vision may begin to decline first, and those changes can be difficult to notice in everyday life. By the time vision loss becomes obvious, damage may already be advanced.
That quiet progression is why glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of sight.”
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form. It develops gradually as fluid does not drain efficiently enough from the eye, which can lead to optic nerve damage over time.
Angle-closure glaucoma happens when the eye’s drainage angle becomes blocked.
A sudden attack can cause severe eye pain, blurry vision, redness, halos around lights, nausea, or vomiting. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.
With normal-tension glaucoma, optic nerve damage occurs even though eye pressure is not unusually high.
Secondary glaucoma develops because of another eye condition, injury, medication, or health issue.
Glaucoma diagnosis involves more than checking eye pressure.
At New Jersey Eyes, your evaluation may include:
These tests help Dr. Mazie look for subtle changes and compare your results over time.
Treatment focuses on lowering eye pressure and reducing the risk of further optic nerve damage.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
If you need treatment from an ophthalmologist, we can help coordinate your care and continue monitoring your eyes afterward.
At New Jersey Eyes, glaucoma care is built around consistency and clear communication.
Dr. Mazie takes the time to explain your results, answer questions, and monitor changes carefully. If your condition requires additional treatment, we’ll make sure you understand your next steps and help coordinate your care.
Contact an eye care provider immediately if you experience:
These symptoms can be signs of acute angle-closure glaucoma and should not wait.
Glaucoma often develops quietly, which makes regular monitoring one of the best ways to stay ahead of changes.
If you have glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, a family history of the disease, or need your next comprehensive eye exam, schedule a visit with New Jersey Eyes in Clifton.
