Diagnosis and Treatment
Congratulations!  You have taken the most important step towards preserving and protecting your vision by learning more about glaucoma detection and management at Pepose Vision Institute.  You probably have many questions about how we treat glaucoma patients to achieve the best vision outcome possible, so we've provided a general guide on what to expect at Pepose Vision Institute.  Your treatment consists of three simple steps:



1. Schedule Your Diagnostic Exam
  • Call us TODAY at 636-728-0111 or toll-free, 1-877-862-2020 to schedule your glaucoma diagnostic examination.  
  • We will evaluate your eyes using the most precise instruments available.  
  • If you have already been diagnosed with glaucoma, we will assess your intraocular pressure, and, if indicated, discuss laser alternatives, including SLT laser treatment. 
  • We guarantee that once you have completed our diagnostic exam, you'll feel confident that we can help you minimize any potential threat to your vision. 
  • Be sure to bring someone to drive you home, since we'll be dilating your eyes as part of the exam.
2. Schedule Your Laser Treatment
  • If your PVI surgeon believes that this is the safest, most effective method to preserve your sight, we'll schedule your procedure in our office. 
  • Your surgery scheduler will take care of pre-certification, if required by your insurance company.  
  • You will be given precise pre- and post- treatment instructions regarding your eye care and use of medications.
3. Arrive for Your Pain-Free, In-Office Treatment
  • Each eye will be scheduled on a different day.  Please bring a driver on the day of your laser procedure and allow 1 hour for this visit. 
  • Your surgeon will answer any questions you still may have about your eye condition or treatment. 
  • Your procedure will be totally painless, thanks to topical anesthesia.  
  • If you are currently using eye drops to control your glaucoma, you will continue to use them until your post-operative visit approximately 6 weeks later.
That's it!  After your procedure, go home, and treat yourself to a nap doctor's orders!

Glaucoma is a serious condition that can affect anyone at any age.  If you have any of the risk factors, or have been previously diagnosed with elevated eye pressure, ACT NOW to protect your sight.  All it takes is one phone call to start the ball rolling.  Call us today at 636-728-0111 or toll-free, 1-877-862-2020.