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Preserving Your Vision
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that affect and damage the optic nerve. This damage to the optic nerve is often caused by increased pressure in the eye.
At Rock optiX, we strive to help you navigate glaucoma and diagnose the early signs during your comprehensive eye exam.
Early detection is crucial—contact us to book your comprehensive eye exam to help get ahead of glaucoma.
Monitoring Glaucoma Progression
Glaucoma can develop when too much fluid pressure (intraocular pressure) builds up in the eye, damaging the optic nerve—although this isn’t the only cause. Glaucoma can result in a disruption of image transmission to the brain.
Risk factors linked to glaucoma can include:
- A family history of glaucoma
- Medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure
- Previous eye surgeries or injuries
- Being extremely nearsighted or farsighted
Vision loss resulting from glaucoma cannot be recovered. Although glaucoma development is more common in individuals over 60, it can develop at any age.
Glaucoma Management at Rock optiX
At Rock optiX, we recognize that early detection is essential to preventing the progression of glaucoma and potential vision loss. Our team believes in a thorough and experienced approach to glaucoma management.
We use diagnostic tools such as Goldmann applanation tonometry, Zeiss Cirrus, & Humphrey Visual Field to help measure intraocular pressure and diagnose glaucoma.
Goldmann applanation tonometry is the most common type of tonometry test used for measuring eye pressure.
This test can help our team determine if further glaucoma testing is required.
Detecting Glaucoma Early
Contact us to book a comprehensive eye exam and stay informed on your glaucoma development.
Our Location
We’re conveniently located at the corner of Main Street and Plain Street (Route 109 and Route 115). If you have any trouble finding us, please give us a call.
Our Address
- 840 Main St STE 112
- Millis, MA 02054
Contact Us
- Phone: 508-376-2539
- Email: rockoptix@gmail.com
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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