Glaucoma is managed much like blood pressure—consistent daily drops and periodic check-ups keep your vision safe.
Optic Nerve & Eye Pressure Protection
Glaucoma Care and Treatment in Hyderabad
Thorough intraocular pressure monitoring, optic nerve evaluation, and personalised medical or surgical management to protect your side and central vision from glaucoma.
Overview /
Understanding glaucoma care
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions where elevated or fluctuating internal eye pressure (Intraocular Pressure) gradually damages the optic nerve—the vital cable that carries images from your eye to your brain.
Often called the 'silent thief of sight', common open-angle glaucoma causes no pain and slowly narrows side (peripheral) vision first. Early detection and consistent pressure control at Dr. Kulsum's Eye Care Centre can halt progression and preserve your sight for life.
AT OUR SUN CITY CENTRE
Unhurried, doctor-led evaluation
Every examination is performed personally by Dr. Kulsum Zaidi. You receive a clear explanation of your eye findings, treatment choices, and expected recovery before making any decision.
Symptoms & diagnosis /
When to see the doctor & what we check
Early assessment gives you the widest, safest choice of treatments.
01 / Symptoms
Signs to watch for
- Open-Angle Glaucoma: Usually NO early pain or symptoms; gradual loss of side vision over time
- Bumping into doorway frames or missing steps on the side
- Seeing rainbow-coloured halos around lights at night
- Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma (Emergency): Sudden severe eye pain, headache, nausea, red eye, and blurred vision
02 / Suitability
Who should be examined
- Everyone over age 40 during their routine eye examination
- Anyone with a parent, sibling, or close relative who has glaucoma
- Patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high minus power, or long-term steroid use (eye drops, inhalers, or tablets)
03 / Diagnostics at our centre
Tests we perform
Tonometry (Intraocular Pressure Check)
Accurate measurement of the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
Optic Nerve Head (Cup-to-Disc) Evaluation
Detailed stereoscopic inspection of the optic nerve fibres for early thinning.
Gonioscopy & Anterior Chamber Assessment
Checks whether the eye's fluid drainage angle is open or narrow.
Step by step /
What happens on the day
Every step is explained before it happens so you and your family feel calm and prepared.
01
Complete Pressure & Nerve Baseline
We measure your eye pressure and document the health of your optic nerve.
02
Target Pressure Plan
Dr. Kulsum sets a safe target pressure specific to your eye and prescribes the simplest effective drop regimen.
03
Regular 3–6 Month Pressure Checks
Quick follow-up checks ensure your pressure stays in the safe zone year after year.
Options & planning your budget /
Treatment options & cost transparency
Glaucoma consultation and pressure checks are part of our accessible OPD care. Drop regimens are chosen keeping monthly affordability in mind.
What determines your cost?
- OPD glaucoma evaluation and pressure monitoring
- Monthly medical management vs. laser/surgical intervention
Payments & insurance
We accept UPI and Cash payments (no card payments). We also support health insurance and TPA claims—message us on WhatsApp with your policy card or prescription to receive a clear package estimate before your visit.
After your visit /
Recovery, benefits & honest safety notes
Key benefits at our centre
- Early detection before noticeable side-vision loss occurs
- Clear education on how to use glaucoma drops properly without skipping doses
- 24/7 emergency care available for sudden acute angle-closure pressure spikes
What to know about risks & aftercare
Vision already lost to glaucoma nerve damage cannot be regenerated, which is why early diagnosis and never stopping glaucoma drops without medical advice is essential.
For any post-procedure redness, pain, or sudden vision change, our 24/7 emergency line (+91 70755 57008) is always reachable.
Who leads it /
Dr. Kulsum Zaidi
M.B.B.S., D.O.M.S. (Ophthalmology) · Fellowships in Medical Retina & Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
With over 20 years of ophthalmic experience, 2,000+ surgeries, and 500+ newborn ROP screenings, Dr. Kulsum personally evaluates every patient and explains all options in plain language.
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FAQ
Common questions
Something else on your mind? Call our reception desk on +91 70755 57008 and we'll talk it through.
Glaucoma cannot be reversed once nerve fibres are lost, but it can be successfully controlled—just like high blood pressure or diabetes. With early detection and daily eye drops, most patients keep good functional vision throughout their lives.
In the most common type of glaucoma (open-angle), eye pressure rises very slowly over months or years, so the eye adapts without pain while the optic nerve quietly takes stress. Only a routine eye check can spot it early.
No—your pressure is normal *because* the drops are working! Stopping glaucoma drops without consulting your eye doctor allows the pressure to climb back up.
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