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 311 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. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Ezequiel Diaz Benitez
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. Astrid Ordoñez Blanco
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Jessica Serrano Aguilar
Dr. Bárbara Yañez Cubillos
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
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.