If not detected and managed in time, post-traumatic glaucoma can become a lifelong issue. While we can control the eye pressure with medications, lasers, or surgery, any vision lost due to optic nerve damage is unfortunately permanent and cannot be restored. Prompt diagnosis is your best defense against irreversible vision loss.

Primary glaucoma usually occurs due to age-related or genetic changes in the eye, without any obvious external cause. In contrast, post-traumatic glaucoma is a secondary glaucoma that develops as a direct result of eye injury—either blunt force trauma or penetrating injury. Understanding the cause helps guide treatment and monitoring.

In most cases, only the injured eye is affected. However, if both eyes were injured in an accident or if the patient already has underlying risk factors, both eyes need to be closely monitored. At our clinic, we always evaluate the fellow eye during follow-ups for trauma-related cases.

Yes, certain eye surgeries—especially complex ones like cataract extraction, retinal detachment surgery, or corneal transplant—can sometimes lead to trauma of the internal eye structures. This may result in inflammation, scarring, or fluid imbalance, which can raise eye pressure and lead to glaucoma.

The timeline can vary. In some patients, the condition appears within hours or days after the injury. In others, it might develop months or even years later. That’s why long-term eye monitoring is strongly recommended at Pink City Eye & Retina Center, even when the eye initially appears to have healed well.

Without timely intervention, post-traumatic glaucoma can gradually damage the optic nerve, leading to progressive, irreversible vision loss. In advanced stages, it can even lead to complete blindness in the affected eye. Regular examinations and appropriate treatment can help maintain your remaining eyesight.

In many initial cases, eye drops are the primary treatment to lessen pressure inside the eye. However, depending on the response and the cause of the pressure rise, some patients may need laser therapy or surgery for better control. Our treatment strategy is always customized to your specific eye condition.

Yes, the condition can progress silently if left unmanaged. Even after treatment begins, intraocular pressure must be monitored regularly to ensure the disease isn’t advancing. At our clinic, we schedule ongoing follow-ups to adjust medications and protect your optic nerve from further damage.

Blunt injuries can damage critical parts of the eye, such as:

• The angle structures (leading to angle recession),
• Bleeding inside the eye (hyphema),
• Or lens dislocation.

These changes interfere with fluid drainage and raise pressure inside the eye—sometimes years later. Patients with a history of such trauma are at a higher lifetime risk of developing glaucoma.

Although it may not always be preventable, early treatment of the injury, controlling inflammation, and managing any internal bleeding can significantly reduce the risk. Most importantly, routine eye exams after trauma allow us to detect pressure changes or optic nerve damage at an early stage—when intervention is most effective.

If you’re looking for the best doctor for Post Traumatic Glaucoma treatment in Jaipur, we recommend Dr. Abhishek Kothari at Pink City Eye & Retina Center. He is a highly experienced trauma-related glaucoma specialist known for accurate diagnosis and effective management of post-injury eye pressure issues.

The cost of Post Traumatic Glaucoma treatment depends on the severity of the trauma, extent of pressure rise, and type of treatment required — whether medication, surgery, or both. At Pink City Eye & Retina Center, we offer affordable and transparent pricing, with personalized care from trusted doctors in Jaipur.

You can book an appointment for Post Traumatic Glaucoma treatment at Pink City Eye & Retina Center, Jaipur by calling us on 0141-4901083, emailing at [email protected], or visiting our clinic directly. Appointments can be booked during our working hours — Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For the best outcome, consult Dr. Abhishek Kothari, our glaucoma expert, for careful evaluation and prompt treatment following eye injury.

Pink City Eye & Retina Center is one of the leading clinic/hospital in Jaipur for Post Traumatic Glaucoma treatment. With advanced diagnostic equipment and Dr. Abhishek Kothari’s expertise, we ensure effective management of trauma-induced glaucoma to prevent permanent vision loss.