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Glaucoma specialist · Varanasi

Best glaucoma specialist in Varanasi

Glaucoma is the 'silent thief of sight' — irreversible optic-nerve damage that only announces itself once significant vision has been lost. The right glaucoma specialist is not the one who prescribes the most drops, but the one who reads Humphrey Visual Fields and OCT-RNFL scans well enough to catch the disease before it steals reading vision.

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Reviewed by Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta

Why patients choose us for this care

Structural + functional testing in-house

Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) perimetry + Cirrus HD-OCT RNFL analysis under one roof — the two tests you cannot manage glaucoma without.

Individualised target IOP

The 'safe' pressure for your optic nerve depends on your baseline damage, corneal thickness and family history — not a one-size-fits-all number.

Full topical drug portfolio

Prostaglandin analogues, beta-blockers, alpha agonists, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, ROCK inhibitors — combinations tailored to your response and side-effect tolerance.

SLT laser as first-line where appropriate

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty is now first-line for many open-angle glaucomas per LiGHT trial evidence. In-house referral pathway.

Progression tracking, not one-visit snapshots

We plot your VF Mean Deviation and RNFL thickness over time — because glaucoma is defined by *change*, not by any single reading.

Services & pages related to this specialty

Glaucoma treatment landing page
Overview + IOP monitoring
Glaucoma treatment overview
Disease explanation for patients

Credentials — Dr. Shantanu Kumar Gupta

MBBS + MS Ophthalmology
MAMC / Guru Nanak Eye Centre, New Delhi
DNB (Ophthalmology)
National Board
FICO (Merit)
International Council of Ophthalmology fellowship

Real (anonymised) case scenarios from our clinic

The 58-year-old with 'high IOP' on a routine screening

Full workup: pachymetry 480 µm (thin cornea → adjusted IOP higher), HVF normal, OCT-RNFL borderline. Diagnosed as ocular hypertension with intermediate 5-year risk; started on latanoprost with 6-monthly follow-up.

The 65-year-old with advanced glaucomatous field loss

Referred with 'tunnel vision'. IOP was already medically controlled but progression was documented. Onward referral to a tertiary glaucoma surgeon for MIGS ± cataract combined. We continue his shared medical care locally.

The 42-year-old with strong family history

Father blind from primary open-angle glaucoma. Baseline HVF + RNFL normal. Enrolled in 6-monthly monitoring — the earlier we catch conversion, the more of his career-vision we save.

You should consult if you have any of these

  • IOP > 21 mmHg on any check
  • First-degree relative with glaucoma
  • Steroid use (oral, topical, inhaled) for > 6 weeks
  • Refractive surgery candidates (LASIK) need pre-op glaucoma clearance
  • Anyone > 40 with no eye check in the last 2 years
  • Migraine or Raynaud's — vasospastic risk factors

What a consultation actually looks like

  1. 1
    Vision + refraction
    Best-corrected baseline.
  2. 2
    IOP measurement (Goldmann applanation)
    Gold-standard tonometry, not just air puff.
  3. 3
    Pachymetry
    Corneal thickness — adjusts IOP interpretation.
  4. 4
    Gonioscopy
    Direct look at the drainage angle — distinguishes open vs closed vs neovascular glaucoma.
  5. 5
    HVF + OCT-RNFL
    Structural + functional baseline for progression tracking.
  6. 6
    Treatment plan
    Drops, SLT laser, or observation — with a written follow-up schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Can glaucoma be cured?
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Glaucoma cannot be cured but can almost always be controlled. The goal is to slow or halt further optic-nerve damage. The vision already lost cannot be recovered — which is why early detection matters.
Do I need to use drops for life?
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In most open-angle glaucomas, yes — unless SLT laser or surgery achieves sustained IOP control. Stopping drops causes rapid IOP rebound and progression.
What is a safe IOP for me?
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The safe pressure is *your* target IOP — usually 20-30% below your untreated baseline, adjusted for corneal thickness and existing damage. It is not the same number for everyone.
Is SLT laser painful?
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No. SLT is a 5-minute out-patient procedure done with topical anaesthesia. You feel a brief flash of light and pressure. Most patients return to work the same day.
How often should I get my glaucoma checked?
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Stable glaucoma on medication: every 4–6 months with HVF/RNFL every year. Newly diagnosed or progressing: every 6–8 weeks until stable.

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Same-week appointments are common. Bring your previous reports, medications and glasses to the visit.

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Medical disclaimer

This article is for patient education. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice, examination or diagnosis. If you have symptoms discussed here, please book an in-person consultation with a qualified ophthalmologist.