If you are looking for a highly skilled glaucoma specialist in Reading, PA, get in touch with Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania. Our board certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologists have vast experience in all current glaucoma treatments and surgical procedures.<\/p>\n
Our glaucoma specialists include Mehul H. Negarsheth, MD<\/a>, who completed his glaucoma fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, and Abhishek K. Nemani, MD<\/a>, who completed his glaucoma fellowship at the prestigious Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania where he was awarded \u201cFellow of the Year.\u201d<\/p>\n Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and affects about one in 200 people who are age 50 and younger. For individuals over the age of 80, the number jumps to one in 10. The two most common forms of glaucoma are primary open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma.<\/p>\n Open-angle glaucoma:<\/strong> There are usually no warning signs or symptoms for this form of glaucoma. It progresses slowly and may not cause vision loss for many years, although some individuals notice a gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision, usually in both eyes. It is important to have regular eye exams to detect any vision changes or damage.<\/p>\n Angle-closure glaucoma:<\/strong> This rarer form of glaucoma develops rapidly. An acute attack may involve only one eye, but the symptoms are noticeable and may worsen over a few hours. They include:<\/p>\n If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention at an emergency room or at your ophthalmologist’s office. The symptoms do not necessarily mean that you have glaucoma, but they are signs of a potentially serious problem.<\/p>\n There are a variety of diagnostic tools that help us detect whether or not you have glaucoma \u2014 even before you have any symptoms. They include:<\/p>\n If you are in the Reading, PA area and need information about glaucoma diagnosis, treatment or surgery, contact Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania for an evaluation with a glaucoma specialist. Early diagnosis and treatment can minimize loss of vision before the glaucoma becomes too advanced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are looking for a highly skilled glaucoma specialist in Reading, PA, get in touch with Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania. Our board certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologists have vast experience in all current glaucoma treatments and surgical procedures. Our glaucoma specialists include Mehul H. Negarsheth, MD, who completed his glaucoma fellowship at Tufts New England …<\/p>\nGlaucoma Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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