Glaucoma Treatment

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can damage the optic nerve and lead to permanent vision loss if it is not properly managed. Because glaucoma often develops slowly and without obvious symptoms, early detection and ongoing care are essential.

At Chelsea Vision Associates & Dry Eye Treatment Center, Dr. David Gross provides glaucoma management and monitoring using advanced diagnostic technology. Our goal is to help protect your vision with precise testing, clear guidance, and a treatment plan tailored to your eye health needs.

The Importance Of Early Glaucoma Detection

Glaucoma is often linked to increased pressure inside the eye, but pressure alone does not tell the full story. A complete evaluation allows us to look at the optic nerve, measure eye pressure, assess peripheral vision, and monitor changes over time.

For many patients, glaucoma can be managed with prescription eye drops, lifestyle guidance, regular monitoring, or referral for advanced care when needed. The right treatment depends on the type and severity of glaucoma, your test results, and your overall eye health.

Advanced Technology For Glaucoma Care

Dr. Gross uses advanced tools to evaluate the signs of glaucoma and track changes that may affect your vision. Our technology helps us identify concerns as early as possible and make informed recommendations for treatment.

During a glaucoma evaluation in New York, testing may include:

• OCT iWellnessExam® to capture detailed images of the retina and optic nerve
• NO PUFF glaucoma test to comfortably measure internal eye pressure
• Peripheral Vision Testing to check for vision loss that may be linked to glaucoma
• Optic nerve evaluation to look for structural changes over time
• Ongoing monitoring to help determine whether treatment needs to be adjusted

​​​​​​​These tests are comfortable, efficient, and designed to give us a more complete picture of your eye health.

Signs You May Need A Glaucoma Evaluation

Glaucoma does not always cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. That is why routine eye exams are especially important if you have risk factors such as a family history of glaucoma, high eye pressure, diabetes, eye injury, or age-related eye health changes.

​​​​​​​Some patients may eventually notice blurry vision, reduced side vision, halos around lights, eye discomfort, or trouble seeing in low light. If you experience sudden eye pain, nausea, redness, or rapid vision changes, seek urgent eye care right away.

Glaucoma Management And Next Steps

Glaucoma treatment is focused on reducing the risk of further optic nerve damage. Depending on your needs, Dr. Gross may recommend medicated eye drops, closer monitoring, additional testing, or co-management with a glaucoma specialist. Because glaucoma is a long-term condition, follow-up visits are an important part of care. Regular testing helps us monitor your eye pressure, optic nerve health, and peripheral vision so changes can be addressed quickly.

​​​​​​​Protect your vision with glaucoma treatment at Chelsea Vision Associates & Dry Eye Treatment Center at 247 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011 by calling 2122435898.