Sunridge International with its entirely held ancillary, Ophthalmic International, the firm produces vacuum fixation devices and copyrighted design suction rings for treating open angle glaucoma.

G. Richard Smith, chief executive officer of Sunridge International made the pronouncement stating that the SFDA consent marks a significant stride ahead for the firm, which it hopes would be able to provide respite with its PNT glaucoma treatment to scores of Chinese suffering from this eye condition.

Mr. Smith further added that their select distributor company, Beijing Vision World Trading Co, have notified them that they have acquired all the requisite government documents accepting PNT as a medical glaucoma treatment as well as for treating ocular hypertension. He further stated having received marketing acceptance for their gear and non-reusable line of items.

Beijing Vision’s President, Waisheng Yang stated that the SFDA acceptance has been rightfully earned, marking the conclusion of over three years of steady market expansion which has incorporated several clinical studies in privately-run as well as state-run military hospitals. He gave due credit to the persistent efforts of several committed individuals for this accomplishment. Mr. Yang added that they were all set to commence their marketing manoeuvres all over China and becoming accessible to the over ten million Chinese who suffer from glaucoma.

Mr. Smith further mentioned about the commencement of their subsequent phase of marketing program in China alongside favourable reports of having received preliminary orders of thirty units and ten thousand rings which would be placed in hospitals all over China.

PNT is an effectual, risk-free, two-minute-long lasting, non-invasive and economical substitute for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma which has been created, copy righted and delivered entirely by Ophthalmic International.

Glaucoma treatment could comprise of prescription eye drops, laser surgery or microsurgery.

• Eye Drops

  Prescription eye drops are recommended for reducing fluid from forming in front of the eyes or increasing their efflux. Medicated eye drops are generally the foremost course adopted for glaucoma treatment intended at reducing IOP (intraocular pressure or internal eye pressure). As glaucoma is mostly pain-free, several individuals could become lackadaisical about strictly following usage of eye drops that could help in controlling eye pressure and averting lasting eye damage. Factually, nonconformity to a program of recommended glaucoma medicines is the chief cause for sightlessness occurring due to glaucoma. Side effects of eye drops could comprise of allergic reaction, reddishness in eyes, stinging sensation felt briefly, blurry eyesight and eye irritation. A number of glaucoma medications could affect cardiac and lung functioning. Hence, it is crucial that the doctor is kept informed regarding any glaucoma drugs one would presently be using or are having allergic reaction to.

• Laser Surgery

  Laser surgery for treating glaucoma brings about a slight rise in fluid outflow from the eyes among open-angle glaucoma cases or eradicates fluid obstruction among angle-closure glaucoma cases. Laser surgery forms comprise of:

  • Trabeculoplasty – With assistance of a laser, the trabecular mesh work voidance area is pulled open.
  • Iridotomy- A small aperture is made in the iris for facilitating easier fluid flow.
  • Cyclophotocoagulation – A laser ray is used for treating regions of the ciliary body, decreasing fluid being produced.

• Microsurgery

  During an operative procedure known as trabeculectomy, creation of a new-fangled conduit is done for facilitating fluid drainage, thus lowering intraocular pressure which is contributory to glaucoma. At times, this type of glaucoma surgical procedure is unsuccessful and would require being re-performed. In a number of patients, glaucoma implantation is the most suited choice. Microsurgery-related other complications comprise of transitory or lasting eyesight loss alongside blood loss or infection developing.

The prevalent course of treatment for open-angle glaucoma is often a variety of combination types comprising of eye drops, laser trabeculoplasty and microsurgery. Conventionally in the United States, medications are the foremost line of treatment; however, mounting proof has revealed that in a number of cases, glaucoma has responded well when microsurgery or laser surgery was done early on.

Congenital (infant) glaucoma is an inborn condition that is chiefly cured employing surgery since the reason is a vastly deformed drainage system.

It is imperative to consult an ophthalmologist for finding the right treatment option best suited to the person’s eye condition.