GLAUCOMA

“The silent thief of vision…” – National Eye Institute

The thought of having glaucoma and potentially going blind is frightening to say the least. Oftentimes, however, it’s the potential of a condition that is scarier than knowing the facts of your disease. And having peace of mind that you are being taken care of.

When you have an exam with Dr. Korkis, not only will she rule out whether or not you even have glaucoma – but she will also come up with an effective plan to stop or slow down the progression. Leaving you with a strong chance of having zero effect on your vision down the road. 

Facts about glaucoma

  • Family members have 10x higher risk of having glaucoma. 
  • Approximately 60 million individuals are currently living with glaucoma. 
  • Blindness from glaucoma is 8x more common in African Americans than Caucasians. 
  • Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in Canada and can affect individuals of any age

 

Familial history, age, lifestyle and genetics are some of the factors that contribute to your risk of having glaucoma. Unfortunately, you may not know that you have glaucoma, as it is a condition that does not present itself with symptoms. 

You must be evaluated early on and managed regularly, to not only catch glaucoma, but also slow down and prevent its progression. 

“How can you help me?” 

Diagnosis is the first step to preserving your vision. 

There are several types of glaucoma. With the right tests, equipment and evaluation, Dr. Korkis can pinpoint if you have glaucoma. Furthermore, she has the knowledge, expertise and vast database of professionals to make sure that you get the proper care you need. To protect and preserve your vision. 

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Dr. Korkis has the ability to take a detailed look into the anatomy of your eyes – especially the retina. She uses an imaging device called Optical Coherence Tomography

With the sharp and clear resolution of the OCT, Dr. Korkis can aid in the early detection and diagnosis of glaucoma. Among many other retinal diseases and conditions. 

“Visited Dr. Korkis for my primary concern of glaucoma and an overall eye health check. Dr. Korkis addressed all my health concerns and did extensive glaucoma testing to rule it out.

Her ocular health knowledge is impressive and you can tell she’s passionate about eye disease and patient education.

If you want a thorough eye health exam, I highly recommend Dr. Korkis.”

– Laurie J

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