What is high intraocular pressure?
High intraocular pressure (IOP), also known as glaucoma, is a common eye disease characterized by high intraocular pressure, which may cause damage to the optic nerve and eventually lead to decreased vision. High intraocular pressure may cause serious vision problems if not treated in time. Therefore, for patients with high intraocular pressure, it is very important to choose a good eye hospital.
Which department is suitable for treating high intraocular pressure?
In Guangzhou, there are many professional eye hospitals to choose from. However, for the disease of high intraocular pressure, fundus disease department, glaucoma department and eye trauma department are usually the most suitable departments.
Fundus Department
The department of fundus diseases is mainly responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of fundus diseases, including some diseases related to high intraocular pressure. Experts in this department often use various advanced equipment, such as OCT, FA, etc., to comprehensively check the condition of patients' eyes and make accurate diagnosis. In addition, doctors in the department of fundus diseases have rich clinical experience and can provide individualized treatment plans for different situations of patients.
The treatment methods often adopted by the department of fundus diseases include medication, surgery, etc. Drug treatment usually reduces intraocular pressure by using eyedrops to control the disease. For some patients with high intraocular pressure caused by fundus diseases, doctors will also consider surgical treatment according to the situation, such as laser surgery, surgery to remove the lens, etc. Doctors specialized in fundus diseases can provide patients with accurate treatment plans and continuous follow-up.
Glaucomatology
The department of glaucoma is specially responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the main causes of high intraocular pressure, so the department has a lot of professional knowledge and technology for glaucoma. Doctors usually carry out detailed examinations, including intraocular pressure measurement, visual field examination, corneal morphology assessment, etc., to determine the condition and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
The treatment of glaucoma includes drug therapy, laser surgery and surgery. Drug therapy is the most common method to reduce the pressure in the eyes. If the medical treatment fails, the doctor may consider surgical treatment, such as laser surgery and filtering surgery. Glaucomatologists have rich experience in surgery and can provide safe and effective treatment.
Eye Trauma Department
The eye trauma department is mainly responsible for problems related to eye injuries, and sometimes high intraocular pressure may also be caused by trauma. Therefore, the department of eye trauma has certain experience and expertise in treating patients with high intraocular pressure.
According to the cause and severity of high intraocular pressure, the ophthalmologist will make corresponding treatment plans. Generally speaking, ophthalmologists will use drug treatment, surgery and other methods to reduce intraocular pressure on the premise of ensuring the safety of patients' eyes.
Summary
For the problem of high intraocular pressure, fundus department, glaucoma department and eye trauma department are all good choices in eye hospitals in Guangzhou. These departments have rich clinical experience and professional knowledge, can provide targeted treatment plans for patients, and control and reduce intraocular pressure through drug treatment, surgical treatment and other methods. If you encounter the problem of high intraocular pressure, you may consider these departments for consultation and treatment.
