Protect Your Vision with Advanced Glaucoma Care in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles & Santa Maria
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, most commonly due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). This pressure builds up when the fluid inside your eye (aqueous humor) doesn’t drain properly. Over time, the increased pressure can cause permanent vision loss or blindness if not treated.
At ADV Vision, our experienced glaucoma specialists use advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge treatments to preserve your vision and prevent further damage.
The most common form of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, develops gradually as the drainage channels in the eye become partially blocked, causing a buildup of fluid and pressure.
A less common but more urgent form, angle-closure glaucoma occurs when the drainage angle becomes completely blocked, leading to a rapid rise in pressure.
Most people with glaucoma do not experience warning signs until the disease has already progressed. That’s why routine eye exams are essential for early detection and prevention.
Early diagnosis can allow for preventive treatment with a laser procedure called Laser Peripheral Iridotomy.
We recommend annual eye exams for at-risk patients to ensure early detection and effective management.
Our doctors use advanced tools and techniques to detect glaucoma in its earliest stages:
A non-invasive laser treatment that helps lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage. The procedure is painless, takes about 10 minutes, and may reduce or eliminate the need for daily eye drops.
Includes procedures like iStent, Xen Gel Stent, and Trabeculotomy. These newer techniques improve fluid drainage with less risk and faster recovery compared to traditional surgeries.
ADV Vision is the first provider in San Luis Obispo County to offer iDose® TR, a revolutionary implant that delivers a long-acting dose of Travoprost directly into the eye. This FDA-approved solution offers consistent pressure control and eliminates the burden of daily drop use.
A surgical tube and device are implanted to help fluid drain more effectively from the eye. This option is used in more advanced cases or when other treatments are ineffective. It carries fewer risks than traditional surgery but may not lower pressure as significantly.
A more traditional and invasive surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway through the sclera (white of the eye). It is reserved for severe cases of glaucoma that do not respond to other treatments.
ADV Vision provides comprehensive glaucoma care using the most advanced medical and surgical techniques. Whether you are newly diagnosed or seeking alternative options, our team will develop a customized treatment plan based on your condition and lifestyle.
Early detection saves sight. If you or a loved one is at risk for glaucoma, book an evaluation with our glaucoma team in Santa Maria, Paso Robles, or San Luis Obispo today.
ADV Vision has offices in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo.
