Glaucoma is primarily hereditary in nature and can develop in any age group, even though norms suggest it happens in elderly people than younger ones. It is a heterogeneous disorder which leads to progressive loss of mid-peripheral visual functionality and blindness. In simpler words, the aqueous humor is the eye's drainage system. If the drainage system works properly, then fluid drains out and buildup is prevented.
In cases of glaucoma, the drainage system becomes clogged and the intraocular fluid cannot drain, leading to pressure within the eye becoming higher. The high intraocular pressure damages the sensitive optic nerves and results in irreversible loss of vision. The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain and the nerve fibers from the retina. There are millions of nerves that run from the retina to the optic disk. When the fluid pressure increases to a point where it damages the nerve fibers, it begins to die.
Our facilities
Our both branches in New Town and Khardah have state of the art operating facilities. Both facilities have LASIK machines and World Class Phaco Instruments.
Sankara Jyoti Eye Institute is committed to path breaking technologies in Ophthalmology. The Institute has acquired the latest devices including LASIK technology which is a non invasive procedure of treating myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
Our Research & Development laboratory is constantly working to address complex issues in eye surgery by continuing their research on advanced techniques for better, productive and less complicated solutions to complex problems.