Glaucoma Treatment in Kingwood

Glaucoma Treatment in Kingwood

Don’t Let Glaucoma Rob You of Your Sight

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What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness.

It's caused by fluid build-up and increased pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve that progressively worsens your vision. This disease can cause severe, irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

In many cases, appropriate control and treatment can help prevent further damage to the eyes and protect your vision. Family Vision Center - Kingwood offers several treatments to help address glaucoma. Learn more about the treatments we provide and contact us to schedule an appointment.

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The 2 Main Types of Glaucoma

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  • Open-angle glaucoma: the most common type. It is a lifelong condition that accounts for at least 90% of all glaucoma cases.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma: a rare form of the disease which requires immediate medical attention. It occurs when the angle is closed in many or most areas between the iris and cornea, which reduces fluid drainage and increases eye pressure.

Preserve Your Vision For Longer

Glaucoma: The Sneaky Thief of Sight

There is a reason glaucoma is called “the sneaky thief of sight”--half the people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it! Meaning, they may not have symptoms in the early stages.

At Family Vision Center - Kingwood, we diagnose and help preserve your vision with cutting-edge glaucoma treatments that can slow the progression of the disease.

If you have a family history of glaucoma or have been diagnosed with glaucoma, contact us today.

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What are the Signs of Glaucoma?

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As mentioned earlier, glaucoma usually shows no symptoms in its early stages. When signs do manifest, it's usually loss of tunnel vision or peripheral vision. Unfortunately, by the time vision loss has occurred, it cannot be reversed.

That said, the less common angle-closure glaucoma does show a sudden onset of symptoms, including:

  • Extreme eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek prompt diagnosis and treatment by contacting Family Vision Center - Kingwood in Kingwood or visiting your nearest emergency room.


Who's at Risk for Glaucoma?

  • Age 40 +

    The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age, with most glaucoma patients aged 40 and up. That said, there is a much rarer form of this disease (congenital glaucoma) that affects infants.

  • Family History & Ethnicity

    Your risk for developing glaucoma is higher if you have a family history of the disease. Those of African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American, and Indigenous Canadian descent have a higher risk of developing this disease.

  • Other Conditions

    High myopia, hypertension and diabetes can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.

  • Eye Injury or Trauma

    An eye injury, trauma or eye surgery can increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma.


Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment in Kingwood

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • Metlife

Common Glaucoma Treatments

There is currently no cure for glaucoma. However, several treatments are available to prevent the progression of this sight-robbing condition. With the right care, you have a higher chance of managing your glaucoma and preserving your vision.

Common treatments include:

Eye Drops

Your optometrist will prescribe eye drops to help regulate pressure inside the eye by decreasing fluid production and/or improving drainage.

Laser Surgery

If eye drops aren’t doing enough to reduce intraocular pressure or intraocular temperature in open-angle glaucoma, laser surgery may be an option. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) opens up the drainage system in the eye to reduce pressure.

SLT is successful in 80% of cases and can reduce eye pressure by 20%.

Other Surgeries

If a laser procedure or eye drops do not lower eye pressure to the desired level, your eye doctor may recommend one of the following surgeries:

  • Incision Surgery
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants
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- Dec. 04, 2023
Awesome vision center and highly recommend. Dr. Probst was exceptionally personable. I didn't feel l... ike just another number to her and the staff at Family Vision Center. I/we were looking for a new Optometrist and vision center, and it looks like we found it.
- Nov. 21, 2023
Staff was very helpful to my elderly sister
- Nov. 19, 2023
Great place and staff
- Sep. 26, 2023
Excellent service and very knowledgeable doctors. Highly recommend.
- Sep. 09, 2023
Very prompt, friendly and will work with you to find the best option for you.
- Aug. 31, 2023
Dr Mark takes his time to make sure the bases are covered.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Family Vision Center made our day when my Son and I visited for an emergency. Every single staff mem... ber and the Doctor were helpful and friendly!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Great service, great staff, friendly environment!
- Jun. 18, 2023
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- Jun. 02, 2023
Great customer service , and attentive staff.
- May. 24, 2023
It was a pleasure searching for a new pair of glasses with Louis at family vision center in Kingwood... . He is a pleasure to work with and knows glasses and maybe more importantly, understands eye insurance benefit plans! The only problem was so many choices!!!
- Mar. 25, 2023
The experience has always been great. Thank you!
- Mar. 04, 2023
Amazing experience! Top notch from start to finish!
- Feb. 18, 2023
Love Dr Mark and his staff!!!! I’ve been a patient for over 15 years!
- Dec. 16, 2022
Everyone is so kind and welcoming; Dr. Probst is very knowledgeable and patient, Tech Jeyra is amazi... ng and Ms. Elizabeth went the extra mile to help me choose the best choice of glasses. I love coming to this practice.
- Nov. 16, 2022
Kingwood Family Vision took care of my eye needs and I felt that they went above and beyond my expec... tations. Dr Mark took time explaining to me what he was doing and comparing during the eye exam. He was meticulous in recording the data properly as I was switching from progressive lenses back to two pairs of single vision (reading and normal vision) distance glasses. As I had and eye tear before, he also looked inside the eye checking my condition. The technicians were very patient explaining to both my wife and I what our options were, the cost associated with each option and the expected time to delivery. We were both very satisfied patients and customers.
- Nov. 09, 2022
Family Vision Center is so wonderful. I have seen all of the Drs there and they are all excellent. D... r Mark Anderson diagnosed a problem with my husband’s eye that no other Dr or eye professional had been able to diagnose. The facilities are clean and well stocked. The staff are all polite and professional and knowledgeable. I’ve never had to wait very long. Heartily recommend Family Vision Center.
- Nov. 08, 2022
I've been seeing the physicians at Family Vision for several years and have always had a positive ex... perience. I have very different issues with my vision due to medical reasons and they have been above and beyond in helping me find prescription glasses and eye care, giving me quality care and a huge assortment of options that work for me. I highly recommend them.
- Nov. 07, 2022
Huge shout out to Diana Elizabeth and Guillermo for being my panel of judges when deciding on frames... . Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks guys!
- Oct. 18, 2022
Excellent visit ! Very thorough and efficient. Addressed all my questions

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Glaucoma Testing Treatment FAQs

How does an eye doctor diagnose glaucoma?

Since glaucoma has no side effects early on, it is essential for people with a family history of risk factors for glaucoma to get tested. The following tests diagnose glaucoma:

  • Tonometry: measures the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP)
  • Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam): examines the shape and color of the optic nerve
  • Perimetry: measures your field of vision
  • Gonioscopy: checks the angle where the iris meets the cornea
  • Pachymetry: determines the thickness of the cornea to better evaluate eye pressure.
What foods should you avoid if you have glaucoma?

The following are the foods every glaucoma patient should consider avoiding immediately. It should help keep your optic nerve healthy and minimize eye pressure.

  • Caffeine - certain studies show that caffeine contributes to increased intraocular pressure.
  • Saturated fats - a diet high in saturated fats can lead to weight gain, which not only increases intraocular pressure but also cholesterol levels.
  • Trans fats - try to limit your consumption of trans fats because they can also raise cholesterol levels
  • Salt - make sure to consume salt sparingly, as increased blood pressure can indirectly lead to intraocular pressure.
What percentage of glaucoma patients go blind?

About 60% of patients diagnosed with glaucoma will eventually lose some vision.

However, the rate of legal blindness among glaucoma patients is 5%. Getting effective treatment early on will greatly increase your ability to preserve and maximize your vision.


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Don’t lose sight of your future.

With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can be controlled.

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