Protect Your Vision: Early Glaucoma Detection & Care
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss, but with the right care, it doesn’t have to affect your quality of life. At Joshua Powell MD, we believe that early detection and customized treatment are key to managing glaucoma and preserving your eyesight.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma or are at risk, our goal is to provide you with the most effective, personalized care using treatments like SLT laser therapy.
Don’t let glaucoma silently rob you of your vision. Book an appointment today to discuss your treatment options and start your journey toward better eye health.
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Why Choose Joshua Powell MD for Your Glaucoma Care?
Dr. Powell is proud to offer one of the only SLT Lasers in Norman, providing you with access to this modern in-office treatment. SLT can be used as a first-line treatment or alongside medications to help you manage glaucoma more effectively.
By reducing or eliminating the need for prescription eye drops, SLT can improve treatment compliance and save you money on medication costs.
Understanding Glaucoma: What You Need to Know
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that causes damage to the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). If left untreated, this damage can lead to vision loss. After several strong studies in recent years, most patients are now initially treated with a quick, painless in-office laser called selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).
This approach can effectively lower eye pressure without the need for daily drops. If the laser does not provide enough pressure control, prescription eye drops may be added to the treatment plan.
SLT: A Modern, Noninvasive Solution for Glaucoma
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a modern, in-office procedure designed to lower eye pressure for patients with glaucoma, without the need for medications or invasive surgery.
We also combine SLT with diagnostic tools, like the Cirrus HD-OCT, to monitor and manage your glaucoma. This modern imaging system provides high-definition images of the eye, providing precise diagnosis and the ability to track changes over time.
How SLT Works
SLT offers:
- Precision treatment: The SLT laser targets specific cells in the eye containing melanin, using focused energy to enhance the body’s natural drainage of fluid.
- Natural healing: By stimulating this healing response, SLT helps reduce intraocular pressure effectively.
Why Choose SLT?
- Safe & effective: SLT is not associated with systemic side effects or the compliance and cost issues of medications.
- Selective: The laser targets only the necessary cells, preserving surrounding tissue for a more efficient procedure.
- Non-pharmaceutical: SLT can be used on its own or alongside eye drops, reducing your dependency on costly medications.
- Insurance coverage: Covered by Medicare and many insurance plans, helping reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
Book Your Glaucoma Exam Today
Don’t wait to take control of your eye health. Book an eye exam with Dr. Joshua Powell to discuss your glaucoma management options and explore whether SLT laser treatment could be right for you.
Book now and start your journey to clearer, healthier vision.
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We’re located on 24th Avenue NW in a beautiful brick building. There is plenty of parking outside the clinic. We can’t wait to see you!
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You can park in front and around the clinic. We also have accessible parking spots and a ramp leading up to the door.
Our Address
- 816 24th Ave NW
- Norman, OK 73069
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- Phone: 405-701-8408
- Fax: 405-701-8407
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