We’ll conduct a thorough eye examination to detect glaucoma, which includes perimetry tests, optic nerve evaluations, and eye pressure measurements.
Glaucoma Specialist in Marblehead
Preventing Ocular Damage
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High Level Overview
Finding it Harder to See?
Glaucoma can create pressure inside your eye, which can then cause damage to optic nerve.
Over time, as the nerve deteriorates, you may experience vision loss that can lead to blindness.
Nothing (this is why screening is so important)
Headaches
Eye pain
Blurred vision
Blind spots
Seeing “halos” around lights
Treating Glaucoma
Depending on what stage your glaucoma has reached, we’ll tailor your treatment accordingly to get the disease under better control. Dr. Orenberg may recommend drops or laser treatment. However, if those methods don’t work, surgery may be necessary.
Caring For Your Eyes
Solution-Driven
Our main focus is providing the best possible care to our patients, whether it’s routine check-ups or complex treatments.
Education-Focused
It is important to us that our patients fully comprehend their health and are proactive in managing their vision care.
Patient-Centered
Dr. Orenberg personally attends to each patient, taking the time to establish a connection and warmly address their questions.
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Dr. Orenberg is knowledgeable, warm, and listens to the needs of patients. His staff is terrific. A great experience!
Dr. Orenberg is amazing! So kind, patient, and gentle, part of the reason I leftover my previous ophthalmologist. Felt totally at ease. Knows his stuff to boot. So glad he’s in town. I swear he had a fan club of patients in the waiting room!
Abbie L.
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Alan L.
Dr. Orenberg and his staff are wonderful! I would highly recommend them to all of my friends and family. Everyone at the office seems very happy, smart, and they see patients on time!
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Frequently Asked Questions
While scientists aren’t exactly sure why glaucoma occurs, you are at higher risk for it if you have a family history of the disease. Our eyes make fluid that provides important nutrients for ocular health. When your eyes don’t drain the fluid effectively, pressure begins to build up, putting strain on the optic nerve. Eventually, this causes damage to the nerve, making it harder for your eye to take in light properly.
Additionally, people over the age of 40 tend to be at higher risk, as well as those with diabetes. Our eyes, like the rest of our bodies, become weaker over time, making it easier for conditions like glaucoma to occur. During your screening, your glaucoma specialist in Marblehead can find out if your corneas are also thinner than average, which can lead to glaucoma.
The two main types of glaucoma are open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form. It starts gradually, meaning patients often don’t feel symptoms until damage to the optic nerve has already caused a change in vision. Regular eye exams can usually detect early signs of the disease before it gets severe.
Angle-closure glaucoma is much rarer, and it is harder to prevent even with regular screenings. This type occurs when the iris is close enough to the drainage angle to cause a clog. This can create a sudden surge of pressure called an acute attack. If this occurs, you should call us immediately so we can prevent you from permanently losing your vision.
If our glaucoma specialist in Marblehead can catch your condition early enough, your chances of blindness go down drastically. This is why regular eye exams are crucial to maintaining ocular health. Even if glaucoma is typically gradual, the optic nerve damage is irreversible. If you suspect your vision is changing, visit us so that we can examine your eyes and keep your vision clear.
If you are experiencing an acute attack, you should seek care right away to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss.
The best way to prevent permanent vision loss is to catch glaucoma before it damages the optic nerve too severely. Dr. Andrew Orenberg will guide you through every examination.
Not much needs to be done to prepare. However, you will need to bring your current glasses or contacts, a list of medications, and an overview of your medical history. This will help your glaucoma specialist in Marblehead determine which tests are best for you.
Depending on your current stage of glaucoma and current ocular conditions, Dr. Orenberg will perform a series of tests ranging from a basic vision exam to the tonometry test. These tests are painless and you can expect to return to your daily routine after you leave the clinic. However, if you are given the tonometry test to check for eye pressure, the doctor will administer a topical numbing solution to prevent discomfort.
If you require a deeper exam of your optic nerve, your glaucoma specialist in Marblehead may recommend getting someone to drive you home, as dilating your pupils will be required. This makes it more challenging to drive. Therefore, we strongly advise you to have someone available to pick you up if you’re not 100% confident behind the wheel.