Glaucoma Treatment in Midtown

Glaucoma Treatment in Midtown

Don’t Let Glaucoma Rob You of Your Sight

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It's caused by fluid build-up and increased pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve that progressively worsens your vision. This disease can cause severe, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

In many cases, appropriate control and treatment can help prevent further damage to the eyes and protect your vision. Ducklo EyeCare offers several treatments to help address glaucoma. Learn more about the treatments we provide and contact us to schedule an appointment.

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The 2 Main Types of Glaucoma

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  • Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type. It is a lifelong condition that accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma: a rare form of the disease which requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the angle is closed in many or most areas between the iris and cornea, which reduces fluid drainage and increases eye pressure.

Glaucoma: The Sneaky Thief of Sight

There is a reason glaucoma is called “the sneaky thief of sight”--half the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it! Meaning, they may not have symptoms in the early stages.

At Ducklo EyeCare, we diagnose and help preserve your vision with cutting-edge glaucoma treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a family history of glaucoma or have been diagnosed with glaucoma, contact us today.

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What are the Signs of Glaucoma?

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As mentioned earlier, glaucoma usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. When signs do manifest, it's usually loss of tunnel vision or peripheral vision. Unfortunately, by the time vision loss has occurred, it cannot be reversed.

That said, the less common angle-closure glaucoma does show a sudden onset of symptoms, including:

  • Extreme eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt diagnosis and treatment by contacting Ducklo EyeCare in Midtown or visiting your nearest emergency room.


Who's at Risk for Glaucoma?

  • Age 40 +

    The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age, with most glaucoma patients aged 40 and up. That said, there is a much rarer form of this disease (congenital glaucoma) that affects infants.

  • Family History & Ethnicity

    Your risk for developing glaucoma is higher if you have a family history of the disease. Those of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American, and Indigenous Canadian descent have a higher risk of developing this disease.

  • Other Conditions

    High myopia, hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

  • Eye Injury or Trauma

    An eye injury, trauma or eye surgery can increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma.


Common Glaucoma Treatments

There is currently no cure for glaucoma. However, several treatments are available to prevent the progression of this sight-robbing condition. With the right care, you have a higher chance of managing your glaucoma and preserving your vision.

Common treatments include:

Eye Drops

Your optometrist will prescribe eye drops to help regulate pressure inside the eye by decreasing fluid production and/or improving drainage.

Laser Surgery

If eye drops aren’t doing enough to reduce intraocular pressure or intraocular temperature in open-angle glaucoma, laser surgery may be an option. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) opens up the drainage system in the eye to reduce pressure.

SLT is successful in 80% of cases and can reduce eye pressure by 20%.

Other Surgeries

If a laser procedure or eye drops do not lower eye pressure to the desired level, your eye doctor may recommend one of the following surgeries:

  • Incision Surgery
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants

Glaucoma Testing Treatment FAQs

How does an eye doctor diagnose glaucoma?

Since glaucoma has no side effects early on, it is essential for people with a family history of risk factors for glaucoma to get tested. The following tests diagnose glaucoma:

  • Tonometry: measures the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam): examines the shape and color of the optic nerve
  • Perimetry: measures your field of vision
  • Gonioscopy: checks the angle where the iris meets the cornea
  • Pachymetry: determines the thickness of the cornea to better evaluate eye pressure.
What foods should you avoid if you have glaucoma?

The following are the foods every glaucoma patient should consider avoiding immediately. It should help keep your optic nerve healthy and minimize eye pressure.

  • Caffeine - certain studies show that caffeine contributes to increased intraocular pressure.
  • Saturated fats - a diet high in saturated fats can lead to weight gain, which not only increases intraocular pressure but also cholesterol levels.
  • Trans fats - try to limit your consumption of trans fats because they can also raise cholesterol levels
  • Salt - make sure to consume salt sparingly, as increased blood pressure can indirectly lead to intraocular pressure.
What percentage of glaucoma patients go blind?

About 60% of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will eventually lose some vision.

However, the rate of legal blindness among glaucoma patients is 5%. Getting effective treatment early on will greatly increase your ability to preserve and maximize your vision.

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- May. 21, 2025
Excellent experience. From the initial phone call to set up the appointment to the exam to the check... out process. The entire staff was friendly and put me at ease. A+ experience!
- May. 20, 2025
The office staff is really nice, they actually help me pick out my glasses. And my time spent with t... he doctor was quick, but he was precise, listen to any questions I had, and offered feedback. I’ll definitely recommend the office to friends and return in the future.
- May. 15, 2025
Ducklo Eye Care was recommended to me by my specialty ophthalmologist. Now I see why. Dr. Solomon is... great,. She's personable, professional, and caring. Whereas most optometrists feel their job is over once they write the prescription, Dr. Solomon spent time with me discussing lenses And frames that would suit my lifestyle. This was so appreciated And lacking in so many past experiences of mine. The Ducklo staff are great. They are all nice and caring. My lenses seemed to be a bit expensive, but I haven't bought them in a few years so I'm probably mistaken. Overall, I'm telling my family to go to Ducklo!
- May. 10, 2025
Ducklo is my one stop shop for eye health care needs! Grateful for their expertise!
- Apr. 29, 2025
Dr. Ferro, Twan , and Haseena are warm, friendly, and professional. Top notch!!
- Apr. 18, 2025
The entire staff is extremely nice and helpful. I had great experiences here and would 100% recommen... d!
- Apr. 07, 2025
I love love Dr. Ducklo and Milly and miss them dearly. I hope they are enjoying their retirement.
- Mar. 30, 2025
Couldn't recommend them more highly.
- Mar. 17, 2025
Great experience from beginning to end.
- Mar. 06, 2025
Excellent experience. Last appointment of the day, and not rushed even when choosing frames. Every... single person was kind and caring.
- Feb. 24, 2025
Dr. Lavanya Tammareddi was wonderful! I went in as an emergency visit for a pretty bad corneal abras... ion and she was very helpful and took my injury seriously. Nobody at the office made me feel like a burden even though they were super busy and I’m sure my emergency visit messed with their schedule. Thanks to her above and beyond care, my eye healed up great!
- Feb. 18, 2025
Great care. Great staff. Friendly as heck.
- Feb. 16, 2025
Great care by the doctors and staff.
- Jan. 24, 2025
If you need to get your eyes checked, Ducklo Eye Care is the place to go! They have so many options ... and everybody there is extremely helpful and kind. Dr. Ferro is awesome! She goes over everything with you need to know and answers any question's. This is my favorite eye Doctor I have ever gone too!
- Jan. 23, 2025
Great all around experience! My entire experience starting at check in to purchasing glasses…every... one is kind and professional.
- Jan. 20, 2025
Staff was professional and personable
- Jan. 14, 2025
A great office with efficient and friendly staff and caring doctors.
- Jan. 07, 2025
Friendly staff and very professional. All of the optometrists are very thorough and explain your exa... m results in details. The front desk staff is very kind the everyone in the optical department takes time to help you pick the right glasses. Highly recommended!
- Dec. 14, 2024
Ducklo is a professional practice and the folks are friendly and competent.
- Nov. 10, 2024
Was looking for a new eye doctor and was very happy with my experience with Ducklo. It was easy to s... chedule an appointment, the doctor was great and the staff was friendly and knowledgable. Had a great experience overall and will definitely be back!

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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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