Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that can damage the optic nerve, often due to elevated eye pressure. Because vision loss from glaucoma can happen gradually, early diagnosis and consistent management are important. At Eye Center South in Dothan, AL, we provide glaucoma treatment designed to help protect your vision and support long-term eye health.
Our team uses advanced testing to evaluate your eye pressure, optic nerve, and overall eye health. From routine monitoring to surgical treatment options, we create a care plan based on your diagnosis, risk factors, and how your eyes respond over time.
Every patient’s glaucoma is different. Some people may need prescription eye drops, while others may benefit from laser procedures, surgical care, or newer treatment options. During your glaucoma evaluation in Dothan, our doctors take the time to review your test results, explain your condition, and recommend a plan that fits your needs.
Regular follow-up visits help us track changes in your vision, eye pressure, and optic nerve health. If your condition changes, your treatment plan can be adjusted to help keep glaucoma under control.
Glaucoma often develops without obvious symptoms, especially in the early stages. However, certain changes should be evaluated as soon as possible. Contact our ophthalmologist in Dothan if you notice sudden vision changes, eye pain, halos around lights, blurred vision, loss of side vision, redness, nausea with eye discomfort, or a feeling of pressure in or around the eyes. These symptoms can sometimes point to a more serious form of glaucoma or another urgent eye condition that needs prompt care.
You may need glaucoma treatment if testing shows elevated eye pressure, optic nerve changes, or vision field loss. Glaucoma often has no noticeable symptoms in the early stages, which makes regular eye exams especially important.
Treatment may help:
Lower eye pressure to reduce stress on the optic nerve
Slow the progression of glaucoma-related vision loss
Monitor changes in your optic nerve and visual field
Reduce dependence on daily glaucoma drops when appropriate
Support long-term vision preservation with ongoing care
Eye Center South is proud to offer iDose TR in Dothan, AL. iDose TR is an FDA-approved, micro-sized implant designed to continuously release glaucoma medication inside the eye to help lower eye pressure. It may be an option for patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who struggle with daily eye drops or want a more convenient way to manage their treatment.
iDose TR is designed to stay in place and deliver medication where it is needed. For some patients, this can reduce the burden of remembering drops, applying them correctly, or dealing with the cost and inconvenience of ongoing prescriptions.
At Eye Center South, patients in Dothan have access to experienced eye care providers, advanced diagnostic technology, and a range of glaucoma treatment options. Our goal is to help you understand your condition and feel confident in your care plan. Whether you are newly diagnosed, managing glaucoma with drops, or interested in learning whether iDose TR may be right for you, our team is here to guide you through your options.
To learn more about glaucoma treatment in Dothan, AL, contact Eye Center South at 2800 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 by calling (334) 793-2211.