Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes increased pressure in the eye because of an imbalance of fluid production and drainage. Increased pressure can damage the nerve that sends visual information to the brain. It is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma screening is part of a comprehensive eye examination at Hutt Eye Associates in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Early detection and treatment is vital to prevent or stop the progression of vision loss. Feel confident that Dr. Hutt has the specialized advanced training and expertise to provide you with the most effective medical, laser, or surgical treatments available for the type of glaucoma that you have.

There are a variety of medications or combinations of medications to treat glaucoma. Most people with glaucoma respond well to eye drops that reduce the pressure in the eye. Pills or IV medication are also used to reduce eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.

Laser surgery may be recommended if medications fail to relieve symptoms. Laser treatments use powerful light energy to open the canals in the eye. This allows fluids to drain normally. As a result, pressure is reduced within the eye. For your convenience, you can receive laser eye treatments at Hutt Eye Associates' Private Surgical Center.

Surgery may be recommended if medications and laser treatments do not lower the pressure in the eye. Filtering microsurgery uses a tiny instrument to create a new drainage system in the eye. The procedure is called trabeculectomy or a sclerostomy. 

 

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Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes increased pressure in the eye because of an imbalance of fluid production and drainage. Increased pressure can damage the nerve that sends visual information to the brain. It is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma screening is part of a comprehensive eye examination at Hutt Eye Associates in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Early detection and treatment is vital to prevent or stop the progression of vision loss. Feel confident that Dr. Hutt has the specialized advanced training and expertise to provide you with the most effective medical, laser, or surgical treatments available for the type of glaucoma that you have.

There are a variety of medications or combinations of medications to treat glaucoma. Most people with glaucoma respond well to eye drops that reduce the pressure in the eye. Pills or IV medication are also used to reduce eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.

Laser surgery may be recommended if medications fail to relieve symptoms. Laser treatments use powerful light energy to open the canals in the eye. This allows fluids to drain normally. As a result, pressure is reduced within the eye. For your convenience, you can receive laser eye treatments at Hutt Eye Associates' Private Surgical Center.

Surgery may be recommended if medications and laser treatments do not lower the pressure in the eye. Filtering microsurgery uses a tiny instrument to create a new drainage system in the eye. The procedure is called trabeculectomy or a sclerostomy. 

 

Please visit our Patient Education Library to learn more about Glaucoma.

Go back to Our Advanced Services main page