Open-Angle Glaucoma
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Open-angle glaucoma is a chronic eye disease in which the optic nerve is gradually damaged, often associated with an increase in the pressure inside the eye, and it usually advances without obvious discomfort at first.
Why detection matters: since it causes no pain or blurred vision at the beginning, the loss of visual field can go unnoticed for a long time.
Possible signs: slow loss of side or peripheral vision in more advanced stages.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the one who diagnoses and follows up on this condition; the optometrist can detect signs during a visual check-up and guide the referral. If you have a family history or have not had your eyes checked for some time, scheduling an exam with an ophthalmologist is a prudent decision.
Data on 332 doctors who treat open-angle glaucoma
Which specialist treats open-angle glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma should be diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist, who will monitor eye pressure over time. An optometrist can detect early signs during a routine exam. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in open-angle glaucoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is open-angle glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma is a chronic eye disease in which the optic nerve is gradually damaged, often associated with an increase in the pressure inside the eye, and it usually advances without obvious discomfort at first.
Which doctor treats open-angle glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma should be diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist, who will monitor eye pressure over time. An optometrist can detect early signs during a routine exam. Find these specialists.