Welcome to the Glaucoma Department at Second Sight, Southend Eye Centre. As an essential part of our comprehensive eye care services, our Glaucoma Department is dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and advanced treatment of glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

Comprehensive Glaucoma Care

The Glaucoma Department at Second Sight provides a broad array of services, ensuring that patients receive the right care at the right time. Our services encompass:

1. Comprehensive Diagnostics: We offer Applanation Tonometry, Non-contact Tonometry, and Gonioscopy for precise diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma. Additionally, our Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer (HVFA) and OCT Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) analysis provide detailed assessments of visual field and retinal nerve health.
2. Personalized Treatment Plans: Our experts are skilled in creating personalized treatment plans that could include eye drops, laser procedures, or surgery, based on the severity and type of glaucoma.
3. YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy: For certain types of glaucoma, we offer YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, a minimally invasive laser procedure that creates a small opening in the iris, improving eye fluid flow and reducing eye pressure.

Glaucoma Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of services to manage and treat all stages of glaucoma. These include:

1. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): This laser procedure helps to lower intraocular pressure, the primary risk factor for glaucoma, and can be an alternative to daily eye drops.
2. Trabeculectomy: A surgical procedure to create a new drainage pathway for fluid to leave the eye, lowering intraocular pressure.
3. Tube Shunt Surgery: For more severe cases, a small tube or shunt is inserted into the eye to help fluid drain properly.
4. YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (YAG PI):This procedure is often used in cases of angle-closure glaucoma to create a small hole in the iris, allowing fluid to flow freely in the eye.

Expert Team

Our Glaucoma Department is composed of a dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists who specialize in glaucoma management. Our team uses a collaborative approach to patient care, ensuring you receive the highest standard of service.

Patient Education and Support

At Second Sight, we believe that patient education is a vital part of managing glaucoma. We ensure that every patient is well-informed about their condition, the available treatment options, and how they can play an active role in managing their eye health.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

We're proud of our advanced facilities, equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic tools necessary for managing glaucoma. Our commitment to using modern technology allows us to deliver the most accurate diagnoses and effective treatment options to our patients.