Glaucoma Testing & Management In Kamloops, BC

Glaucoma – Dealing With the Silent Thief of Sight

For diseases which have no cure, early diagnosis and proactive management are critical to retaining a useful amount of vision. Glaucoma quietly steals away your peripheral vision, without any pain, and if left untreated, can cause severe tunnel vision or total blindness.

Despite the lack of a cure, it is possible in many cases to slow progression, minimise associated symptoms and maintain a high standard of independent living.

Been more than a year since your last eye exam? Arrange an eye health exam today so we can screen for glaucoma, as well as any other vision-threatening diseases like cataracts or macular degeneration.

Testing for Glaucoma

At Nicola Eye Care we only use and maintain the most advanced and diagnostically powerful equipment available. During testing your doctor will:

• Assess your ocular health, particularly the inner eye
• Evaluate your visual field
• Confirm the type and severity of glaucoma

Living With Limited Peripheral Vision

Glaucoma only targets your peripheral, so without any other undesirable conditions your central vision should remain quite clear. Even if this area is very narrow, it will be sufficient for reading and similar tasks, though driving and some types of work could become infeasible.

Whether it’s through attempting treatments, giving advice or helping to identify lifestyle aids which may help you overcome your limited sight, our doctors will be with you every step of the way.