Sight-Saving Care
Glaucoma Care
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss — and it often develops silently. Our team uses state-of-the-art technology to detect it early and manage it with personalized care tailored to your eyes.
Early Detection · Advanced Imaging · Ongoing Monitoring
Our Expertise
The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve gradually and often without warning — by the time symptoms appear, permanent vision loss may already have occurred. The most powerful protection is early detection through regular, comprehensive exams.
Our optometric team has extensive experience diagnosing and managing glaucoma. Call us at (818) 841-1212 or use the form to schedule.
Comprehensive Eye Exam
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Advanced Diagnostics
Catching It Early
We employ cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to detect glaucoma in its earliest stages — often before you'd ever notice a change in your vision.
Tonometry
Measures the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) — one of the earliest and most important risk factors we screen for in glaucoma.
Optical Coherence Tomography
OCT imaging captures detailed, cross-sectional scans of your optic nerve and retinal layers, letting us detect subtle changes long before vision is affected.
Visual Field Testing
Carefully maps your peripheral vision to detect functional loss — often the first sign of glaucoma — and to track any change over time.
What Causes It
A Question of Pressure
The primary cause of glaucoma is an imbalance in the production and drainage of aqueous humor — the fluid inside the eye. When drainage channels become blocked, fluid builds up and raises intraocular pressure, which can slowly compress and damage the optic nerve.
- Blocked or poorly functioning fluid drainage channels
- Elevated intraocular pressure on the optic nerve
- Poor blood flow to the optic nerve
- Structural abnormalities within the eye
- Genetic predisposition and family history
Know the Signs
Symptoms of Glaucoma
Because early glaucoma is so often silent, these signs frequently go unnoticed. If you experience any of them — or simply haven't had a recent exam — it's worth getting checked.
Personalized Management
Protecting your sight, for the long term
Glaucoma is a lifelong condition, but with the right care it can be managed effectively. Our optometric team monitors your eye pressure and optic nerve over time, prescribes treatment such as pressure-lowering drops when needed, and coordinates with specialists for advanced care.
While treatment can't reverse vision already lost, catching glaucoma early and staying on top of it is the single best way to preserve the sight you have.
Common Questions
Glaucoma Q&A
Early Detection Saves Sight
Don't wait for symptoms
Schedule a comprehensive glaucoma evaluation at Toluca Lake Optometric Center. We'll assess your risk, screen for early signs, and build a plan to protect your vision for years to come.