Glaucoma is one of the most feared eye diseases – not because it is untreatable, but because it steals vision so silently that most people don’t realise they have it until significant, irreversible damage has occurred. In India, glaucoma affects an estimated 12 million people, and Bihar has a significant undiagnosed burden. This article explains what glaucoma is, who is at risk, and why glaucoma
screening in Patna can save your sight.
In Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) – the most common form – there is no pain and no obvious vision change in the early stages. The disease slowly erodes peripheral (side) vision from the outside in. By the time the patient notices central vision blurring, over 40% of optic nerve fibres may already be permanently destroyed. This is why population-level glaucoma screening in Patna and regular eye examinations are so critical.
Dr. Randhir Kumar – AIIMS-trained glaucoma specialist in Patna – performs a full glaucomacwork-up: IOP measurement, optic nerve assessment via slit-lamp and OCT, Humphrey Visual Field Analysis, gonioscopy, and pachymetry. This allows accurate staging and personalised treatment planning.
Eye drop medications, SLT laser, or surgical trabeculectomy can all halt glaucoma progression and preserve vision for life. But once optic nerve damage occurs, it is permanent and irreversible. This is why every adult in Patna over 40 – especially those with family history, diabetes, or high myopia – should have an annual glaucoma screening at Drishtikunj Netralaya, Danapur, Patna. CTA: Don’t wait for symptoms. Book a Glaucoma Screening at Drishtikunj Netralaya, Patna – +91 8434743380
