Glaucoma Surgery includes a range of procedures designed to reduce pressure inside the eye and help prevent further damage to the optic nerve caused by glaucoma. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, treatment may include laser procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), trabeculectomy, or glaucoma drainage implants. The goal is to control eye pressure and preserve remaining vision, as glaucoma-related optic nerve damage cannot generally be reversed.
Patients with Uncontrolled Eye Pressure
Individuals whose eye pressure remains too high despite prescribed glaucoma medications or laser treatment.
Patients with Progressive Glaucoma
People whose glaucoma continues to damage the optic nerve or visual field despite appropriate medical management.
Patients with Advanced Glaucoma
Individuals with significant glaucoma-related damage who may require a more intensive surgical procedure to achieve better long-term eye-pressure control.
Comprehensive Glaucoma Assessment
Your ophthalmologist evaluates eye pressure, optic nerve health, visual fields, drainage angles, and other eye measurements to determine the most appropriate treatment.
Personalized Glaucoma Procedure
Depending on your condition, treatment may involve laser therapy, MIGS, trabeculectomy, or placement of a glaucoma drainage device to improve fluid drainage and lower eye pressure.
Post-Surgery Monitoring & Eye Care
Your eye pressure and healing are monitored closely after treatment, with prescribed eye drops and follow-up examinations used to manage inflammation and maintain pressure control.
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Your Treatment Journey
Before Procedure
- You will undergo detailed glaucoma testing, including eye-pressure measurement, optic nerve examination, and visual-field assessment.
- Your ophthalmologist will explain the recommended procedure, expected benefits, potential risks, and alternative treatment options.
- You may be instructed to continue or temporarily adjust certain glaucoma medications around the time of surgery.
During Procedure
- Depending on the procedure, glaucoma surgery may be performed using topical, local, or regional anesthesia.
- The procedure can take approximately 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the technique used.
- The surgeon creates or improves an alternative pathway for fluid drainage or uses a drainage device to reduce pressure inside the eye.
After Procedure
- Temporary blurred vision, redness, irritation, watering, or light sensitivity may occur during the early recovery period.
- You will need prescribed eye drops and regular examinations to monitor eye pressure and healing.
- Recovery varies by procedure, with many patients gradually resuming normal activities within days to several weeks, while ongoing glaucoma monitoring remains important.
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