Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that results in optic nerve damage and gradual vision loss. Often known as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma can progress without any visible symptoms in its early stages, making regular eye check-ups essential. If not detected and treated in time, glaucoma may cause permanent blindness.
At the V Trust Glaucoma Clinic, we are dedicated to early diagnosis, accurate assessment, and advanced treatment of all types of glaucoma. Our clinic is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic technology, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Visual Field Testing, and Tonometry, ensuring precise evaluation of eye pressure and optic nerve health.
Our team of Best Glaucoma Treatment Specialists in Kerala brings years of expertise in managing complex glaucoma cases through both medical and surgical interventions. From prescription eye drops to laser procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, we provide personalized treatment plans designed to control eye pressure, preserve vision, and improve eye health. Recognized as the Best Hospital for Glaucoma Treatment in Kerala, V Trust Eye Hospital follows a patient-centered approach — combining advanced technology, compassionate care, and experienced ophthalmologists to achieve the best outcomes for every patient.
Types of glaucoma
The most common types of glaucoma are
The most common type of glaucoma, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma occurs when the eye’s drainage system doesn’t work efficiently, causing increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Although the eye appears normal, high pressure can slowly damage the optic nerve. At V Trust Eye Hospital, our specialists provide advanced POAG diagnosis and treatment, ensuring early detection and ongoing management to maintain healthy vision.
Also known as Narrow-Angle Glaucoma, this type is less common but more severe. It can cause a sudden increase in eye pressure, leading to acute pain and vision loss. Our Glaucoma Experts in Kerala are skilled in identifying and treating ACG promptly to prevent permanent blindness
Symptoms of glaucoma
The symptoms of glaucoma depend on the type and stage of your condition. Some patients with glaucoma may experience immediate discomfort and redness, while many do not have any symptoms at all until the condition is well advanced. This is because the signs, symptoms, and treatments for glaucoma are so diverse.
For primary open angle glaucoma there will be no symptoms in early stages. A patchy blind spots will gradually develop in the peripheral vision of the patient. In later stages they will be unable to see things in central vision also.
The symptoms of angle closure glaucoma includes severe headache, severe eye pain, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, halos or colored rings around lights and eye redness.
Treatment for glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic illness, which develop gradually without immediate symptoms. Glaucoma usually happens when the front part of the eye build up with fluid which increase pressure in the eye called Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP). It will damage the optic nerve and damage to the optic nerve diminishes eyesight.
If you experience any symptoms listed above go and consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. The most common symptoms of glaucoma are severe eye pain and head ache. Treatment for glaucoma often includes prescription eye drops, and also laser glaucoma surgery. Eye drop treatments helps to reduce the formation of fluid in the front of the eye or increase its outflow.
Our experienced glaucoma surgeons at V-Trust eye care, suggest you the best treatment option after detailed examination of your condition. Treatment involving medication and/or surgery are helpful to lower the pressure in the eye and prevent further damage to the optic nerve. Treatment options available at V-trust are,
