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Traumatic Glaucoma Treatment in Annapolis

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Dr. Sam Boles, an Annapolis eye doctor, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of glaucoma.

Over the past several months, we have taken an in-depth look at several different types of glaucoma: Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Angle Closure Glaucoma, Normal Tension Glaucoma, Congenital Glaucoma, Exfoliative Glaucoma, Neovascular Glaucoma, and Pigmentary Glaucoma. This week, we are going to take a closer look at Traumatic Glaucoma, a type of Secondary Glaucoma.

About Traumatic Glaucoma

As we have explained before, secondary glaucoma is a term used to describe any form of glaucoma where there is a distinguishable cause of increased eye pressure (IOP). Traumatic Glaucoma, as you can probably figure out, is caused by an injury to the eye: penetrating injury, chemical burn, blunt trauma, etc. The resulting open-angle glaucoma can develop immediately following the injury or develop years later.

 

Traumatic Glaucoma Annapolis

Did you know that more than 1 million eye injuries occur in the United States each year? Whoa! If you suffer an eye injury, it is important to visit your eye doctor – optometrist or ophthalmologist – as soon as possible.

Traumatic Glaucoma Treatment in Annapolis

Eye injury resulting from blunt trauma is treated by keeping the eye pressure at safe levels while excess blood is drained from the eye. Medication is typically the first course of action. However, if eye pressure is not sufficiently controlled using medication, surgery may be necessary.

Eye injury resulting from a penetrating injury often leads to damaged tissue and scarring, which can block the eye’s drainage canals. This type of injury is best treated using preventive measures, such as Corticosteroid therapy, which helps prevent tissue damage and scarring. Antibiotics are also an important part of initial treatment.

In either case, following an eye injury resulting in an increase in eye pressure (IOP), your eye doctor may recommend regular exams every 4-6 weeks for the first year after the injury to monitor the situation. Even if your eyes show no sign of elevated IOP, the potential for late-onset glaucoma still exists. Because of this, annual eye exams are recommended.

If you have any questions about Traumatic Glaucoma Treatment in Annapolis or wish to schedule an appointment with Anne Arundel Eye Center, please contact Board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Samuel Boles, Dr. Corinne Casey, and the eye care specialists here at AAEC by calling 410-224-2010 or visiting AnneArundelEyeCenter.com today. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube as well!

For more eye care advice and information, please take a look at our previous blog posts.

Sources:

Secondary Glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation

Traumatic Glaucoma, Glaucoma Research Foundation

Traumatic Glaucoma, Southwestern Medical Center

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month :: Anne Arundel Eye Center

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 More than 1 million people suffer from eye injuries every year in the United States, most of which could have been avoided. For this reason, October was named Eye Injury Prevention Month. The hope is that organizations will help spread awareness and individuals will begin to take the necessary precautions – wearing protective eyewear – when performing tasks that have any likelihood of eye-related injury, injuries that could lead to more serious medical conditions like red eye, traumatic cataract or traumatic glaucoma. Such everyday activities include: mowing the lawn, using household chemicals, working on your car, etc.

 Prevention is the most important step in protecting your eyes from injury. Upwards of 90% of all reported eye injuries could have been avoided if proper eyewear was utilized. Yet, according to a national survey by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports.

 So take the necessary precautions and wear protective eyewear when performing a task that has any likelihood of eye-related injury. However, if you still do experience an eye injury, even if it seems minor, call your eye doctor immediately to schedule an eye exam or visit the emergency room. Eye injuries are serious and require prompt medical attention from your optometrist or ophthalmologist.

 Eye Injury Facts:

  • Men are more likely to sustain an eye injury than women.
  • Each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment, yet nearly half (44.7 percent) of all eye injuries occur in the home.
  • More than 40 percent of eye injuries reported were caused by projects and activities such as home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking.
  • More than a third (34.2 percent) of injuries in the home occurred in living areas such as the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living or family room.
  • More than 40 percent of eye injuries every year are related to sports or recreational activities.

If you have any questions about what you have just read, please contact board certified ophthalmologist Samuel Boles and the eye care specialists at Anne Arundel Eye Center by calling 410-224-2010 or click here to visit AnneArundelEyeCenter.com today!

 For more eye care advice and information, please take a look at our previous blog posts.

 You can follow Anne Arundel Eye Center on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well!

 Sources:

Preventing Eye Injuries GetEyeSmart.org

Eye Safety Fact Sheet ModernEye.com

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month EyeBoston.com

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