Glaucoma Surgery
Advanced Glaucoma Surgery Solutions
Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eyes optic nerve. This can occur when fluid builds up in the front of your eye, which then puts damaging pressure on the optic nerve. Unfortunately, damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed. However, laser surgery may be recommended to reduce pressure on the eye by draining the fluid building up.
GLAUCOMA SURGERY
Who is it For?
There are two types of laser surgeries available for the treatment of glaucoma.
Trabeculoplasty, a surgery in which the surgeon uses a laser to drain the fluid from the eye, reducing pressure. This surgery is for people who have open-angle glaucoma, and can be used instead or in addition to medication.
Irdotomy, a surgery in which a laser creates a tiny hole in the iris to allow fluid to exit through the drainage area. This surgery is specifically used for those with angle-closure glaucoma.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the treatments for glaucoma?
Glaucoma drops or laser treatment are usually the first line of treatment.
Is there a stent that can be put in during cataract surgery to lower the eye pressure?
Yes, if the patient meets the criteria, a stent can assist in lowering the eye pressure.
Is there a surgery specific for glaucoma?
Yes, there is a shunt surgery that takes about 15 minutes that works in 80% of the patients it is used on, to make them less dependent on drops.
What is the best treatment for glaucoma?
The best treatment is for you to be regularly followed by an ophthalmologist.
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