Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight, but with early detection and modern treatment, vision loss is preventable. Trust your eyes to Dr. Carola Okogbaa, a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced training in glaucoma management.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the nerve that sends visual information from your eye to your brain. Damage is usually caused by elevated pressure inside the eye, though glaucoma can occur even with normal eye pressure.
Because glaucoma often has no early symptoms, many patients don’t know they have it until significant vision loss has occurred. The good news: with early detection and modern treatment, we can preserve your vision for a lifetime.
Glaucoma can affect anyone, but some people face higher risk — including those over 60, with a family history, diabetes, or high eye pressure.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in African Americans, and one of the most preventable when caught early. At Louisiana Center for Eyes, Dr. Okogbaa is committed to serving the Black community in Baton Rouge with expert glaucoma screening, personalized treatment, and culturally competent care. If you are African American and over the age of 40, or have a family history of glaucoma, please schedule your evaluation today.
With early detection and proper treatment, most patients can preserve their vision for life. Vision loss occurs when glaucoma is untreated or treatment is inconsistent.
Yes. SLT is a very safe, painless, in-office procedure. Side effects are rare and typically temporary.
Yes, medically necessary glaucoma treatments including SLT and MIGS are covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans.
Most patients should be checked annually. Patients with risk factors or active glaucoma may need more frequent monitoring.
Schedule a comprehensive glaucoma evaluation with Dr. Okogbaa today.
