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Glaucoma Testing & Treatment in Fort Worth & Colleyville, TX
Glaucoma can take vision without warning. At Azure Eye Center, Dr. David Truong and our team test for glaucoma and treat it with prescription drops, SLT laser, Durysta implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery for patients across Fort Worth, Colleyville, and the DFW area.
The short answer
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is most often linked to high pressure inside the eye. The most common type, primary open-angle glaucoma, usually has no early symptoms, and vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored.
That is why regular eye exams matter. Patients from Fort Worth, Colleyville, Keller, and across DFW come to Azure Eye Center for glaucoma testing, diagnosis, and long-term care.
Types
What are the main types of glaucoma?
All types damage the optic nerve, but they develop differently.
Primary open-angle glaucoma
Eye pressure rises slowly and damages the optic nerve over time. It usually causes no symptoms until significant side vision is lost.
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
The eye’s drainage angle closes and pressure rises quickly, which can cause eye pain, headache, blurred vision, and halos.
Secondary glaucoma
Glaucoma caused by another eye or health condition, an eye injury, or certain medications.
Urgent symptoms
When to get help right away
Sudden, severe eye pain with headache, blurred vision, halos around lights, or nausea can be a sign of acute angle-closure glaucoma. This is an emergency. Call (817) 886-4600 or seek emergency care immediately.
Testing
How is glaucoma detected?
Your eye doctor looks for early signs of glaucoma at every comprehensive eye exam. If anything suggests glaucoma, these tests help confirm the diagnosis.
Tonometry
Measures the pressure inside your eye. High pressure is one of the most important risk factors for glaucoma.
Dilated optic nerve exam
Dilating drops widen your pupil so your doctor can check the optic nerve for damage with a slit lamp and special lenses.
Visual field test
Maps your field of vision. Glaucoma usually affects peripheral vision first, so this test can reveal early loss.
Glaucoma is diagnosed when your doctor confirms changes in your vision and optic nerve, usually along with elevated eye pressure.
Risk factors
Who is most at risk for glaucoma?
- ✓Being over the age of 60
- ✓A family history of glaucoma
- ✓High eye pressure
- ✓Medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
- ✓A previous eye injury or certain other eye conditions
- ✓A strong glasses prescription
Having a risk factor does not mean you will develop glaucoma, but it does mean regular exams are important.
Monitoring
What is a glaucoma suspect?
A glaucoma suspect has risk factors, such as high eye pressure or a family history, but has not been diagnosed with glaucoma. If you are a glaucoma suspect, your eye doctor will monitor your eyes more closely with more frequent exams so any change is caught early.
Schedule an eye examTreatment
How is glaucoma treated?
Treatment lowers eye pressure to protect the optic nerve. Your plan depends on the type of glaucoma, how advanced it is, and how well each option works for you.
| Treatment | How it works | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Prescription eye drops | Lower eye pressure by reducing fluid or improving drainage | Usually the first step; drops must be used every day to work |
| Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) | Laser energy improves fluid outflow through the eye’s drain | A quick, in-office procedure, often for open-angle glaucoma |
| Durysta implant | A tiny sustained-release implant placed in the eye releases bimatoprost to lower pressure | Reduces the need to remember daily drops |
| iStent (MIGS) | A tiny implant creates a permanent opening in the eye’s drainage system | Can be performed during cataract surgery |
| Canaloplasty (MIGS) | Opens the eye’s natural drainage channel through a small incision | Less invasive than traditional glaucoma surgery |
MIGS
What is minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)?
MIGS is a group of procedures that lower eye pressure through tiny incisions, with less disruption to the eye than traditional glaucoma surgery.
At Azure Eye Center, Dr. Truong performs MIGS with the iStent and also performs canaloplasty. A major advantage of MIGS is that it can often be combined with cataract surgery, treating both conditions in one visit to the operating room.
- ✓Smaller incisions and minimal impact on surrounding eye tissue.
- ✓Can pair with cataract surgery for patients who have both conditions.
- ✓May reduce reliance on drops for some patients, depending on their glaucoma.
Your care plan
Ongoing glaucoma care at Azure Eye Center
Glaucoma is a lifelong condition. No treatment can reverse damage that has already occurred, so the goal is to protect the vision you have.
Screening
Signs of glaucoma are checked at every comprehensive eye exam with our team.
Testing
Tonometry, a dilated optic nerve exam, and visual field testing confirm or rule out glaucoma.
Treatment
Drops, SLT, Durysta, or MIGS lower your eye pressure based on your needs.
Monitoring
Regular follow-up visits track your pressure, optic nerve, and vision over time.
Two locations
Glaucoma care near you in Fort Worth and Colleyville
Consultations and follow-up visits are available at both offices, with Dr. Truong and optometrist Dr. Samantha Reynolds. Both offices are open Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
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FAQ
Glaucoma FAQs
Can glaucoma be cured?
No, but it can usually be controlled. Treatment lowers eye pressure to slow or stop further damage, but no medication or surgery can restore vision that glaucoma has already taken.
Does glaucoma have early symptoms?
Usually not. The most common type, open-angle glaucoma, typically has no symptoms until significant peripheral vision is lost, which is why regular eye exams are the best protection.
What is SLT laser treatment for glaucoma?
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a quick, in-office laser procedure that improves fluid drainage from the eye to lower pressure. It is often used for open-angle glaucoma.
What is Durysta?
Durysta is a tiny sustained-release implant placed inside the eye that slowly releases bimatoprost, a pressure-lowering medication. It can reduce the need to remember daily glaucoma drops.
Can glaucoma surgery be done at the same time as cataract surgery?
Yes, often. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery such as the iStent can be performed during cataract surgery, so both conditions are treated in a single procedure.
How often should I be checked for glaucoma?
It depends on your age and risk factors. Your eye doctor will recommend a schedule, and glaucoma suspects or patients with glaucoma are seen more often to watch for changes.
Where can I get glaucoma treatment near me in Fort Worth or Keller?
At Azure Eye Center, with offices in Fort Worth (Alliance) at 3900 N Tarrant Pkwy and in Colleyville at 5203 Heritage Avenue. Patients also come from Keller, Southlake, and North Richland Hills. Call (817) 886-4600.
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Protect your vision with a glaucoma exam
Schedule an eye exam in Fort Worth or Colleyville to check your eye pressure and optic nerve, and to start a treatment plan if you need one.
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Candidacy, treatment options, risks, and results vary by patient and are determined at an in-person exam with your eye doctor.