William C. Fruchtman, O.D.
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 ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING GLAUCOMA?

The truth is that anyone can develop glaucoma at any point in their lives. Even babies and children can develop a rare form of early onset glaucoma. However, some groups of people are at more risk than others.
  • People over age 60, especially those of Mexican/Hispanic descent
  • African Americans and Asians over age 40
  • People with a family history of glaucoma
  • Prior eye trauma
 
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma occurs from a build-up of pressure due to fluid within the eye. However, some people can get glaucoma without any pressure or fluid build-up around the eye. Glaucoma damages the nerves behind your eye, which interrupts the visual information processed by your brain. In essence, your brain won’t be able to ‘read’ what your eyes see.

This pressure results in a permanent loss of vision, usually beginning with your peripheral vision. After time, your central and forward vision can also be affected, eventually leading to total blindness. Glaucoma can also affect your reading, eventually allowing you to see only one word at a time.

Early Detection and Prevention for Glaucoma
If you fall in one of the risk groups, you should plan to have an eye exam at least every one to two years. We recommend that everyone over the age of 60 get an annual eye exam. And people of African American descent should begin receiving annual eye exams at age 35. Early detection for the prevention and treatment of glaucoma is your best bet to avoid losing any eyesight. Because once your vision is lost, then the loss will be permanent, and it cannot be restored.

Only a comprehensive eye exam by a certified optometrist can identify the presence of glaucoma in your eyes. Dr. Fruchtman performs eye screenings with a variety of technology to detect and diagnose the signs and symptoms of glaucoma.
  • Dilation
  • Intraocular pressure measurement
  • Optic nerve inspection
  • Retinal imaging
  • State-of-the-art visual field analyzer
 
A regularly scheduled eye exam will ensure that you stay on top of any developing eye issues before they become a major problem. And if we can catch the appearance of glaucoma early, you’ll have the best chance of maintaining as much of your eyesight as possible.

How We Treat Glaucoma
Treatment and daily management can only reduce the progression of glaucoma. The only viable treatment for the signs and symptoms of glaucoma is to reduce the pressure within the eye. This pressure within the eye is usually relieved by either draining fluid from the eye (through medication) or by using daily medicated eye drops.
 
Call Dr. Fruchtman TODAY to schedule your annual eye exam for glaucoma prevention!


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Mon   9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed   9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri      9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat     Closed

Sun    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (By appointment only.)

Address: ​196 Paterson Avenue, East Rutherford, NJ 07073            Phone: 201-728-9222                                                                                    
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  • Home
    • Welcome Back During COVID-19
    • Telemedicine during COVID-19
  • About Us
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Career Opportunities
  • Eye Exams
    • Benefits of Regular Eye Exams
    • Eye Exams as Preventative Treatement
    • Eye Exam Schedule
    • What Can I Expect During My Eye Exam
  • Contact Lenses
    • Advantages of Contact Lenses
    • Are Contact Lenses for You?
    • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Eye Infections and Diseases
    • Eye Infection Treatments
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Glaucoma
    • Cataracts
  • Forms, Contact Us & Insurance
    • Patient Forms in English
    • Formularze pacjenta w języku polskim
    • Formularios de pacientes en español. Muy Pronto..
    • Your Eye Dr. in East Rutherford, NJ
    • Schedule An Appointment
    • Insurance, Payment Methods and Policies
  • Blog
    • Best Eye Exercises Improve Your Eyesight
    • The Best Way to Clean Your Glasses
    • Reasons Your Patient Experience Is Better
    • 20 Easy Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes
    • 4 Eye Diseases to Know About if You're 40+
    • More Blogs >
      • Understanding Glaucoma
      • Is My Child Ready for Contacts?
      • How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes
      • Protecting Your Eyes During Summer
      • Accidents and Eye Safety During Summer
      • Diabetes, Eye Disease and Blindness
      • Contact Lens Care and Safety
      • Macular Degeneration
      • The Best Frames for Your Face
      • Caring for Your Glasses
      • When Is It Time for an Eye Exam
      • Fabry Disease
      • Macular Degeneration Symptoms and Amsler Grid
      • 6 Tips for Maintaining Good Eye Health
      • Slow Down The Aging Of Your Eyes
      • Pink Eye Symptoms and Treatments
      • Secrets Your Eyes Reveal About Health
      • Protect Your Eyes from Computer Time
      • Four Common Eye Problems
      • How to Improve Your Vision