Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often linked to elevated eye pressure, and can cause permanent vision loss if untreated.
Because early glaucoma usually has no symptoms, regular eye exams are the main way it is caught. Treatment focuses on lowering eye pressure to slow or prevent further damage, ranging from daily drops to laser and surgical procedures. Several Sarasota-Bradenton ophthalmologists offer minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), often combined with cataract surgery.
First-line therapy that lowers eye pressure; usually a daily routine and the lowest-cost option.
An in-office laser that improves fluid drainage to lower pressure; can reduce or delay the need for drops.
Micro-stents or micro-procedures that lower pressure, frequently performed at the same time as cataract surgery.
Procedures such as trabeculectomy or drainage implants for advanced or hard-to-control glaucoma.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Academy of Ophthalmology — EyeSmart ↗National Eye Institute (NIH) ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.