Dubbed the 'silent thief of sight', glaucoma damages the optic nerve head slowly and painlessly. Because peripheral side vision is lost first while central vision remains crisp, patients rarely notice symptoms until significant, irreversible nerve damage has already transpired.

Early detection is the bedrock of glaucoma care at Dr. Shoukat's hospital. Routine screenings incorporate Non-Contact Tonometry (NCT) to monitor intraocular pressure (IOP), gonioscopy to evaluate drainage angles, and computerized Auto-Perimetry (visual field testing) to map subtle blind spots.

For narrow-angle glaucoma or acute angle-closure suspects, Dr. Shoukat performs in-house Nd:YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy — creating a microscopic safety bypass in the iris in under 2 minutes, preventing acute pressure spikes and vision crises.

For open-angle glaucoma, modern topical prostaglandin analogues and beta-blockers keep IOP within target ranges. Advanced cases are managed with trabeculectomy surgical filtration.

Ongoing visual field and nerve fiber tracking ensure patients maintain functional, independent vision throughout their lifetime.