GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a disease in which the intraocular pressure rises due to the outflow of the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber being impaired.

■General Symptoms

・Increased intraocular pressure
・Congestion of the episclera（white eye part）
・Ocular swelling
・Corneal edema（Cornea may appear whitish and cloudy）
・Blindness（If you continue to have high intraocular pressure, you will lose sight）
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　……etc.



■Easily Mistaken Diseases

It is important to note that the sclera may become red even in cases of conjunctivitis, keratitis, scleratitis and ophthalmitis.
In general, intraocular pressure does not increase during these diseases, so it is important to perform an examination with a tonometer.


■Treatment Method at Heisei Animal Hospital

１．Medical Treatment
�@Eye drops
�AOral medicine：In addition to general medicines, Kampo medicines are also used. Kampo medicines are used when side effects occur when taking ordinary medicines, when they cannot be taken for a long time, or when the effect of lowering intraocular pressure is insufficient. In our hospital, the intraocular pressure of many animals is reduced by about 10 by using Chinese medicine.
�BInjection
　　　　　　　……and etc. are used to control the intraocular pressure



２．Surgical Treatment

・Laser surgery a method of suppressing the production of aqueous humor
　　Costs from￥50,000（In addition, hospital charges, medical treatment fees, etc.） ⇒ details
・Filtration surgery（surgery to form a passage through which aqueous humor drains slowly）
　　Costs from ￥50,000（In addition, hospital charges, medical treatment fees, etc.）
・Insertion iof artificial eye
・Method of injecting drug into the vitreous

　At our hospital , we perform various surgical methods. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, so please consult us at the time of examination.
　If you have other complications（such as lens dislocation）other than glaucoma during the surgery, ther will be an additional cost. Please note.