Glaucoma Treatment

Essential Tips for Living a Healthy and Fulfilling Life with Glaucoma

If you've recently been diagnosed with glaucoma, it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed and scared. But don't let it worry you too much, because you're not alone. Glaucoma is a common eye disease that affects millions of people each year.

While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are many ways that you can improve your quality of life and live a healthy and fulfilling life. At Advanced Eye Care, we believe that our glaucoma patients can lead healthy and happy lives despite their condition.

And if you don't believe us, you can visit any of our four branches in Dumas, Hereford, Canyon, or Amarillo, TX. But first, take a look at these essential tips for living a healthy life with glaucoma.

Glaucoma

Strictly Adhere to Your Medication Schedule

Your eye doctor will carry out comprehensive screening and diagnosis and then recommend the best treatment and medication, depending on the severity of your condition. It's imperative that you take your glaucoma medication as prescribed by your doctor. That's the only way to keep your glaucoma in check.

If you're having trouble remembering to take your medication, try setting a daily alarm or keeping your pills in a place where you'll see them often.

There Are Different Glaucoma Treatment Options

Like any other eye disease, glaucoma has a handful of treatment options. These include eye drops, pills, lasers, and surgery. While some treatments are more effective than others, the best way to find out what works for you is to work with an eye doctor who is knowledgeable.

Your glaucoma treatment will also depend on other factors, such as your age, health, and the severity of your glaucoma. Your eye doctor will recommend the best treatment options after screening.

Consider Co-Management When Necessary

Co-management is when you see two different eye care providers for the same condition. For glaucoma patients, this means seeing an ophthalmologist for glaucoma treatment and an optometrist for regular eye exams.

Co-management is a great way to ensure that you're getting the best possible care for your glaucoma. It also helps to catch any glaucoma progression early on so that you can start treatment right away.

Be Proactive with Your Eye Health

Don't wait until you have glaucoma symptoms to see an eye doctor. Remember, glaucoma is a progressive disease, which means it will only get worse over time. The best way to protect your vision is to be proactive about your eye health.

Have an eye doctor check your eyes out at least once a year, even if you don't have any glaucoma symptoms. And if you do have glaucoma, be sure to keep all your appointments and follow your medication schedule.

Visit Our Optometrist for Effective Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management

While the above tips will help you lead a healthy life, visiting the eye doctor is still the most effective way to manage glaucoma. At Advanced Eye Care, we have a team of experienced and dedicated eye doctors and optometrists passionate about helping our patients achieve and maintain healthy vision.

Contact Advanced Eye Care to schedule an appointment at any of our four branches in Dumas, Hereford, Canyon, or Amarillo, TX. Your vision is our priority.

 

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Amarillo Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday

Closed

Canyon Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Dumas Office

Monday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Hereford Office

Monday

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thursday

8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Friday

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Amarillo Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday
Closed

Canyon Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Dumas Office

Monday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Hereford Office

Monday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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