Glaucoma Care in Phoenix: Protecting Your Vision, Preserving Your Life | Horizon Eye Specialists
At Horizon Eye Specialists, we provide expert glaucoma care through the Phoenix Valley, including Scottsdale, Goodyear, and the West Valley. Our eye care team provides advanced testing and treatment options to help you detect and manage glaucoma early, so you can preserve your sight.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure (intraocular pressure). It’s one of the leading causes of vision loss — and it often shows no symptoms until damage has occurred. Horizon Eye Specialists has helped thousands of patients across the Phoenix metro area identify glaucoma early through routine eye exams.
Who Is at Risk?
- Adults over 60 (or over 40 for African Americans)
- Family history of glaucoma
- African Americans, Hispanics, and individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- History of eye injuries
- Long-term steroid use
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(Most Common)
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*No noticeable symptoms in early stages
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Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision
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Often goes unnoticed until significant damage
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Visual loss progresses slowly over time
(Medical Emergency)
- Sudden eye pain
- Blurred vision or halos around lights
- Nausea or vomiting
- Requires immediate medical attention
Glaucoma Treatment Options
What is SLT?
+SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) is a gentle laser treatment for glaucoma that helps lower eye pressure by improving how fluid drains from the eye.It’s an outpatient treatment - no incisions, no stitches, and no downtime. The laser targets specific cells in your eye’s natural drainage system (called the trabecular meshwork), helping it work more efficiently without damaging surrounding tissue.
In simpler terms: Think of it like giving your eye’s drainage system a tune-up — helping the fluid flow out better, so pressure doesn’t build up and harm your vision.
Benefits of SLT:
-Safe and painless
-No cutting or surgical tools
-Quick recovery — you can go home the same day
-Can reduce or even eliminate the need for daily eye drops
-Can be repeated if needed
What is MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery)?
+Safe, modern options to lower eye pressure — with less downtime.
MIGS stands for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. These are advanced procedures designed to lower eye pressure with less risk, smaller incisions, and quicker recovery than traditional glaucoma surgeries.
MIGS procedures are often recommended for patients with mild to moderate glaucoma who need more than eye drops or laser treatment but aren’t yet ready for more invasive surgery.
Dr. Sara Ghobraiel is a dedicated cataract and glaucoma surgeon, offering both medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including advanced and minimally invasive procedures. In addition to its many vision and health benefits, cataract surgery can also help manage glaucoma, especially when combined with MIGS.
With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Ghobraiel creates personalized care plans using the latest treatment techniques — all with the goal of preserving your vision and quality of life.
Why Choose Horizon Eye Specialists?
With decades of experience serving the Phoenix Valley, Horizon offers trusted glaucoma care with advanced diagnostics, compassionate specialists, and multiple convenient locations in Phoenix, West Valley, Scottsdale, and Goodyear. No matter where you are in the Valley, expert glaucoma care is just around the corner. Our team works with you every step of the way.
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