There is no cure for glaucoma – yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease.

It was once thought that high pressure within the eye, also known as intraocular pressure or IOP, is the main cause of this optic nerve damage. Although IOP is clearly a risk factor, we now know that other factors must also be involved because even people with “normal” levels of pressure can experience vision loss from glaucoma.

Adult glaucoma falls into two categories – open angle glaucoma and closed angle glaucoma.

This is the most common form of glaucoma, affecting about three million Americans. It happens when the eye’s drainage canals become clogged over time. The inner eye pressure (also called intraocular pressure or IOP) rises because the correct amount of fluid can’t drain out of the eye. With open angle glaucoma, the entrances to the drainage canals are clear and should be working correctly. The clogging problem occurs further inside the drainage canals, similar to a clogged pipe below the drain in a sink. In open-angle glaucoma, the optic nerve is slowly damaged, usually causing gradual loss of vision. Both eyes can be affected at the same time, although one may be affected more than the other. Sometimes much of your eyesight can be affected before you notice a change.

Most people have no symptoms and no early warning signs. If open-angle glaucoma is not diagnosed and treated, it can cause a gradual loss of vision. This type of glaucoma develops slowly and sometimes without noticeable sight loss for many years. It usually responds well to medication, especially if caught early and treated.

If you have open-angle glaucoma, the only symptom you are likely to notice is vision loss. You may not notice the vision loss until it is severe, because your less affected eye at first makes up for the loss. Side (peripheral) vision is usually lost before central vision.

Closed-angle glaucoma is less common, accounting for about 10% of all glaucoma cases in the United States. In closed-angle glaucoma, the colored part of the eye (iris) and the lens block the movement of fluid between the chambers of the eye, causing pressure to build up and the iris to press on the drainage system (trabecular meshwork) of the eye. It may cause sudden blurred vision with pain and redness, usually in one eye first; symptoms may also include nausea and vomiting.

Typically medications are intended to reduce elevated intraocular pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve.

Symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma can be very mild, often going unnoticed. You may have short episodes of symptoms, often occurring in the evening and ending by morning. However, symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma can be severe, including sudden, severe blurring of vision; severe pain in or around the eye; colored halos around lights; eye redness; or nausea and vomiting.

As a leading Los Angeles glaucoma authority, Dr. Arthur Benjamin is able to provide top quality care and treatments to patients suffering from glaucoma. With his help, Los Angeles glaucoma patients are once again able to enjoy the comforts of life without this debilitating condition. Dr. Benjamin is also recognized as a top provider of laser cataract surgery, LASIK surgery and dry eyes treatments in Los Angeles.

In treating glaucoma, the experts at the Benjamin Eye Institute offer several options. Depending on your unique case, your ophthalmologist will recommend which treatment he or she believes is the best option. Treatment options for glaucoma include:

Todavía no hay cura para el glaucoma. Sin embargo, los medicamentos o la cirugía pueden frenar o prevenir una mayor pérdida de visión. El tratamiento adecuado depende del tipo de glaucoma, entre otros factores. La detección temprana es vital para detener el progreso de la enfermedad.

Antes se pensaba que la presión alta dentro del ojo, también conocida como presión intraocular o PIO, era la principal causa de este daño al nervio óptico. Aunque la PIO es claramente un factor de riesgo, ahora sabemos que también deben estar involucrados otros factores, porque incluso las personas con niveles "normales" de presión pueden experimentar pérdida de visión por glaucoma.

El glaucoma en adultos se divide en dos categorías: glaucoma de ángulo abierto y glaucoma de ángulo cerrado.


Esta es la forma más común de glaucoma, que afecta a unos tres millones de estadounidenses. Ocurre cuando los conductos de drenaje del ojo se obstruyen con el tiempo. La presión interna del ojo (también llamada presión intraocular o PIO) aumenta porque la cantidad adecuada de líquido no puede drenar del ojo. Con el glaucoma de ángulo abierto, las entradas a los conductos de drenaje están claras y deberían funcionar correctamente. El problema de obstrucción ocurre más adentro de los conductos de drenaje, similar a un tubo obstruido debajo del desagüe de un lavabo. En el glaucoma de ángulo abierto, el nervio óptico se daña lentamente, lo que causa una pérdida gradual de la visión. Ambos ojos pueden verse afectados al mismo tiempo, aunque uno puede verse más afectado que el otro. A veces, gran parte de su visión puede verse afectada antes de que se note un cambio.

La mayoría de las personas no tienen síntomas ni signos de alerta tempranos. Si el glaucoma de ángulo abierto no se diagnostica y trata, puede causar una pérdida gradual de la visión. Este tipo de glaucoma se desarrolla lentamente y, a veces, sin una pérdida de visión notoria durante muchos años. Por lo general, responde bien a los medicamentos, especialmente si se detecta temprano y se trata.

Síntomas del GLAUCOMA DE ÁNGULO ABIERTO


Si tiene glaucoma de ángulo abierto, el único síntoma que es probable que note es la pérdida de visión. Es posible que no note la pérdida de visión hasta que sea grave, porque su ojo menos afectado al principio compensa la pérdida. Por lo general, se pierde la visión lateral (periférica) antes que la visión central.

El glaucoma de ángulo cerrado es menos común, representando alrededor del 10% de todos los casos de glaucoma en los Estados Unidos. En el glaucoma de ángulo cerrado, la parte coloreada del ojo (iris) y el cristalino bloquean el movimiento del líquido entre las cámaras del ojo, lo que causa una acumulación de presión y hace que el iris presione sobre el sistema de drenaje (trabéculo) del ojo. Puede causar una visión borrosa repentina con dolor y enrojecimiento, generalmente en un ojo primero; los síntomas también pueden incluir náuseas y vómitos.
Por lo general, los medicamentos tienen como objetivo reducir la presión intraocular elevada y prevenir el daño al nervio óptico.


Los síntomas del glaucoma de ángulo cerrado pueden ser muy leves y a menudo pasan desapercibidos. Puede tener episodios cortos de síntomas, que ocurren con frecuencia por la noche y terminan por la mañana. Sin embargo, los síntomas del glaucoma de ángulo cerrado pueden ser graves, incluyendo visión borrosa repentina y grave; dolor intenso en o alrededor del ojo; halos de color alrededor de las luces; enrojecimiento del ojo; o náuseas y vómitos.
Como una autoridad líder en glaucoma en Los Ángeles, el Dr. Arthur Benjamin puede brindar atención y tratamientos de alta calidad a pacientes que sufren de glaucoma. Con su ayuda, los pacientes de glaucoma de Los Ángeles pueden volver a disfrutar de las comodidades de la vida sin esta condición debilitante. El Dr. Benjamin también es reconocido como un proveedor líder de cirugía de cataratas con láser, cirugía LASIK y tratamientos para ojos secos en Los Ángeles.


En el tratamiento del glaucoma, los expertos del Instituto Benjamin Eye ofrecen varias opciones. Dependiendo de su caso único, su oftalmólogo recomendará cuál tratamiento cree que es la mejor opción. Las opciones de tratamiento para el glaucoma incluyen:

Полного излечения от глаукомы пока не существует. Однако лекарства или операция могут замедлить или даже предотвратить дальнейшую потерю зрения. Правильнй подход зависит от типа глаукомы и ряда факторов. Раннее обнаружение крайне важно.

Раньше думали, что главная причина, по которой повреждается глазной нерв, это высокое давление внутри глаза, называемое также интраокулярным. И хотя это действительно фактор риска, теперь мы знаем, что могут быть вовлечены и другие факторы, поскольку и люди с нормальным давлением порой страдают от глаукомы.

У взрослых глаукома делится на два вида: открытоугольную и закрытоугольную.

ОТКРЫТОУГОЛЬНАЯ ГЛАУКОМА

Это самый «популярный» вид глаукомы, затронувшей три миллиона американцев. Она случается, когда дренажные каналы глаза блокируются с ходом времени. Внутреннее давление глаза (интраокулярное) поднимается, потому что нужное количество влаги не покидает глаз. При открытоугольном варианте глаукомы входы в каналы могут быть нормальными, но блокировка происходит дальше, внутри каналов, подобно тому, как засоряется труба под раковиной в кухне. Зрительный нерв при этом медленно, но верно повреждается, что приводит к постепенной потере зрения. Оба глаза могут быть затронуты одновременно, хотя один обычно страдает больше другого. Иногда зрение ухудшается незаметно для человека.

Большинство людей не имеют никаких симптомов и даже намеков. Если этот вид глаукомы пропущен и никак не лечится, то может привести к постепенной потере зрения. Иногда тайный процесс длится годы. Но если, как сказано, поймать вовремя, то лекарства помогут.

Симптомы ОТКРЫТОУГОЛЬНОЙ ГЛАУКОМЫ

Единственный симптом, который вы скорее всего заметите, это потеря зрения. Но легко и не заметить, пока эта потеря не станет поистине серьезной, потому что менее затронутый глаз может компенсировать и тем самым маскировать проблему. Боковое (периферийное) зрение обычно повреждается до центрального.

ЗАКРЫТОУГОЛЬНАЯ ГЛАУКОМА

Этот вид менее «популярен» и составляет где-то 10% от всех случаев глаукомы в США. При закрытоугольной радужная оболочка и хрусталик блокируют движение жидкости между частями глаза, вызывая повышение давления, к тому же радужка начинает давить на дренажную систему глаза. Это может вызвать внезапное нарушение зрения, боль и красноту, обычно вначале в одном глазу; симптомы могут включать тошноту и рвоту.

Медикаменты помогают снизить интраоклуярное давление и предотвратить повреждение зрительного нерва.

СимптомыЗАКРЫТОУГОЛЬНОЙ ГЛАУКОМЫ

Симптомы могут быть слабо выраженными и часто проскакивают незамеченными. Чаще они начинаются вечером и кончаются утром. Но симптомы могут быть и резкими, включая внезапно нарушенное зрение, сильную боль внутри или вокруг глаза, цветные ауры, красноту глаз, тошноту и рвоту.

Как один из ведущих специалистов по глаукоме в Лос-Анджелесе, д-р Бенджамин обеспечит вас наулучшим лечением. С его помощью пациенты с этой проблемой снова получают возможность радоваться жизни и видеть красоту мира. Д-р Бенджамин также признан одним из лучших хирургов Лос-Анджелеса в лазерной операции катаракты, LASIK, лечении сухого глаза и др.

Специалисты в Benjamin Eye Institute предлагают несколько опций. В зависимости от вашего уникального случая, офтальмолог порекомендует наилучший вариант лечения. Опции таковы:

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. In the early stages of the disease, there may be no symptoms. Experts estimate that half of the people affected by glaucoma may not know they have it.

El glaucoma es un grupo de enfermedades oculares que roban gradualmente la vista sin previo aviso. En las primeras etapas de la enfermedad, puede que no haya síntomas. Los expertos estiman que la mitad de las personas afectadas por el glaucoma pueden no saber que lo tienen.

Глаукома – это группа глазных заболеваний, которые постепенно крадут ваше зрение без всякого предупреждения. На ранних стадиях может вообще не быть симптомов! По оценкам экспертов, половина людей с глаукомой об этом даже не подозревает.

GLAUCOMA

ГЛАУКОМА

FACIAL AESTHETICS

WHO IS YOUR DOCTOR?

eye surgery, aesthetics, and advanced facial treatments

 makes him the ideal specialist to guide your 

meticulous technique, advanced aesthetic technology, and commitment to personalized care

reduce fine lines, improve skin texture, or restore a youthful glow

Discover the perfect blend of beauty and wellness. Schedule your consultation today!

 – Natural, long-lasting rejuvenation for 

FINANCING

everyone deserves to look and feel their best

 for our aesthetic treatments. Whether you're considering 

achieve your beauty goals without financial stress

We accept CareCredit, North America's leading healthcare financing program. This card offers special funding for $200 or more for medical expenses which are not normally covered by insurance. With CareCredit, you don't have to lay aside a better life: you can repay the money spent later in monthly installments at the pace you set.

Although the cost of the procedures may seem high, think of the drastic improvements it will bring to the quality of your life. We offer zero interest (0%) for 12 months when financed through CareCredit. Apply today and you will find out in 24 hours if you have been approved.

There are two ways to save. The first is to write-off your medical expenses, the second depends on the insurance plan of your company. If your medical expenses reach 7.5% of your annual income in a particular year, the cost of ophthalmic procedures not covered by insurance can be deducted from the taxes. Since most people do not reach the 7.5% mark, it is possible to use another popular program, a flexible spending account.

A flexible spending account (FSA) is also known as a flex plan, reimbursement account, flex 125, tax saving plan, medical spending account, a section 125, or a cafeteria plan. These are the benefits that allow you to pay for a range of medical services before taxes. If your regular health insurance won’t cover your expenses, you can go ahead and try the FSA. The FSA reduces the taxes. The contribution you make to the FSA is deducted from your taxes BEFORE the tax authorities or Social Security Taxes calculate everything up, and these contributions are not reported to the IRS. Benefit means a reduction in taxable income on the one hand and an increase in expendable income on the other, which can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year.

At the start of your annual plan, your employer asks how much money you want to put into a flexible spending account. And each year you only get one chance to do so (except for some events such as marriage, giving birth, divorce, or cancellation of your spouse's insurance). The amount you have invested is withdrawn from your paycheck in equal monthly installments and placed in a special account. When you have medical expenses that are not fully covered by insurance, you send an Explanation of Benefits letter or provider invoice to your administrator, and they will provide you with compensation.

Any of the medical expenses that are found to be deductible by the IRS and not covered by your insurance may be covered through the FSA. This includes some treatments, glasses and prescriptions.

The patient pays half of the due amount before the procedure, and the balance is paid monthly over the next 3 months. This option is only possible if the patient has a valid credit card from which installments will be automatically deducted.

ADVANCED FACIAL AESTHETICS

At Benjamin Eye Institute, we take a holistic approach to facial aesthetics—combining cutting-edge cosmetic treatments with a deep understanding of ocular health. Unlike traditional med spas, our expertise in eye anatomy and precision treatments ensures that your results are both beautiful and medically sound.

Our advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments address fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and volume loss while also promoting eye comfort and overall facial harmony. Whether you're looking to refresh your appearance, restore youthful skin, or enhance eye health, we offer state-of-the-art solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Why Choose Benjamin Eye Institute for Facial Aesthetics?

At Benjamin Eye Institute, we take a holistic approach to facial aesthetics—combining cutting-edge cosmetic treatments with a deep understanding of ocular health. Unlike traditional med spas, our expertise in eye anatomy and precision treatments ensures that your results are both beautiful and medically sound.
Our advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments address fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and volume loss while also promoting eye comfort and overall facial harmony. Whether you're looking to refresh your appearance, restore youthful skin, or enhance eye health, we offer state-of-the-art solutions tailored to your unique needs.

The Most Advanced Facial Aesthetic Treatments

TECHNOLOGIES

Our technology includes radiofrequency, IPL, and microneedling-based solutions designed for optimal skin tightening and rejuvenation.

At Benjamin Eye Institute, we bring together the latest in non-surgical facial rejuvenation technologies to help our patients achieve a natural, refreshed look while maintaining skin health and eye function.

Our state-of-the-art treatments are designed to target specific skin concerns, enhance collagen production, and provide long-term anti-aging benefits. Each technology is carefully selected to deliver exceptional results without downtime or invasive surgery.

By combining these technologies, we achieve results that enhance your natural beauty while improving skin health and comfort. Our expert team will customize a treatment plan to suit your individual needs and goals.

Discover how our technology can transform your skin—schedule a consultation today!

: A revolutionary treatment that tightens and smooths skin, reduces eyelid hooding, and even improves dry eye symptoms by enhancing meibomian gland function.
🔹 

: An advanced RF microneedling system that deeply penetrates the skin to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines, and improve facial structure for natural lifting and rejuvenation.
🔹 

: A powerful therapy for correcting sun damage, pigmentation, and vascular irregularities. It also helps treat ocular rosacea and dry eye disease, making it a dual-benefit treatment.
🔹 

: A gentle, in-office eyelid exfoliation treatment that removes bacteria, debris, and biofilm buildup, refreshing the delicate skin around the eyes while improving eye health and lash hygiene.
🔹 

: A cutting-edge thermal pulsation treatment that unblocks meibomian glands, restoring natural tear production and reducing eyelid irritation, redness, and fine crepey skin texture for a brighter, more youthful appearance.
🔹 

: Precision treatments to smooth fine lines, lift facial contours, and restore youthful volume while maintaining a natural expression.

FACIAL AESTHETICS

ADVANCED FACIAL AESTHETICS

WHO IS YOUR DOCTOR?

TECHNOLOGIES

FINANCING

FACIAL AESTHETICS

SCHEDULE YOURCONSULTATION TODAY!

LatestBLOG