Glaucoma can be caused by several different factors that affect your eyes. Most commonly, glaucoma is caused by a buildup of pressure behind your eyes that damages your optic nerve, though it can happen in patients with normal eye pressure as well.
Glaucoma Specialist in Brookhaven
Glaucoma Testing
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes gradual vision loss. At Brookleigh Family Eyecare, we can diagnose you with glaucoma before it becomes a major problem.
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We’re much more than just a glaucoma specialist in Brookhaven. Explore what else we can do at our office.
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Arnaldo C.
The best place for your eye exams and a great selection of designer frames. This is my fourth year using them and I'll continue to do business with them! Highly recommended! The staff is phenomenal
Glenda D.
I had a great experience at Brookleigh Family Eyecare. The ladies up front and Dr. Reynolds were very professional and friendly. My eye exam was very thorough. I would definitely recommend coming here for your eye exam.
Mary V.
Dr. Jessica Reynolds gave me an exam and explained to me about what the eye test meant exactly. She is great and I highly recommend her! A very pleasant staff!
The best place for your eye exams and a great selection of designer frames. This is my fourth year using them and I'll continue to do business with them! Highly recommended! The staff is phenomenal
Arnaldo C.
I had a great experience at Brookleigh Family Eyecare. The ladies up front and Dr. Reynolds were very professional and friendly. My eye exam was very thorough. I would definitely recommend coming here for your eye exam.
Glenda D.
Dr. Jessica Reynolds gave me an exam and explained to me about what the eye test meant exactly. She is great and I highly recommend her! A very pleasant staff!
Mary V.
This is a very pleasant place to go to get your eye exam! The staff was polite and Dr. Doug was so thorough. He told me everything I needed to know about everything! I would recommend Brookleigh Family EyeCare to anyone looking for a place to have their eyes checked!
Patricia S.
Great staff! Very friendly! And Dr. Reynolds is the BEST! She takes her time, explaining all incredibly well! I completely trust her with my eye health!
Vicki D.B.
We love the care and attention we receive from the staff. They really make us feel like we are part of their family. We highly recommend!
Eugene M.
I am so happy I found Brookleigh Family Eyecare! They were incredibly helpful, I got everything I needed and I saved money by coming here!
Whitney B.
First time visiting and will be a regular patient going forward. Super friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Also was in and out in 45mins as they said most appointments take. Highly recommend this office for your eye care.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Glaucoma can be particularly dangerous because it has no symptoms in the early stages. Over time, you may begin to notice blind spots in your peripheral vision, blurred vision, or eye pain. With no treatment, glaucoma can eventually result in partial or total blindness.
Anyone can develop glaucoma; it is more common in older people. There is also a genetic component to the disease, so if anyone in your family has glaucoma, you may be at a higher risk. People of African-American descent also tend to have a higher risk for glaucoma.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or thin corneas, you may also be at an increased risk.
The best way to protect yourself against glaucoma is to visit Brookleigh Family Eyecare for your routine eye exams. You’ll work with a glaucoma specialist in Brookhaven who will check your eyes for signs of the disease through a glaucoma test.
If you exhibit any warning signs of glaucoma, we may refer you to a further specialist to provide a definitive diagnosis and begin treatment.
If you have glaucoma, you’ll work with a glaucoma specialist in Brookhaven to provide personalized treatment based on your condition.
Most commonly, you may take prescription eye drops to lower the pressure in your eye and prevent damage to your optic nerve.
Some providers may use precision lasers to further help fluid drain out of your eye to lower the pressure.
Surgery is also an option for serious cases. You’ll work directly with a specialist to identify the best treatment option for your needs.
There’s no need to fear if we identify early signs of glaucoma in your eyes. You should take a glaucoma diagnosis seriously, but treatment works well, especially when we detect glaucoma early enough. Make sure to follow any instructions from the Brookleigh team and your glaucoma specialist in Brookhaven to achieve the best results and maintain your quality of life.
If you notice blurred vision, a persistent “halo effect” around light sources, blind patches in your sight, or any of the other symptoms of glaucoma, don’t wait and schedule an appointment at Brookleigh as soon as possible. It’s always best to see a professional for any eye concern. Even if you aren’t suffering from glaucoma, we’ll help you figure out if you do have any eye condition and provide the best treatment we can.
Glaucoma can impact both eyes or just one eye. Typically, we see glaucoma in both eyes, but it is often worse in one eye. Sometimes, glaucoma can acutely affect only one eye, but if you’ve had glaucoma in one eye, you are more likely to develop it later in the other eye as well. Make sure to stick to your eye exam schedule if you’ve had glaucoma in the past so we can vigilantly protect your eyes from further disease.
