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Glaucoma surgery information and international destinations
Surgery for glaucoma seeks to reduce the elevated pressure inside the eye. Surgeons apply many different procedures based on the patient. This is a same-day procedure.
Surgeons decide which technique to use based on the location from which the pressure is coming. In every procedure, the doctor applies sedatives and numbing drops to the patient's eye.
Types of treatment for glaucoma
•Trabeculectomy: This procedure is the most common. To remove extra fluid, the surgeon creates a tiny cut on the white of the eyes.
•Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT): The blockage drains gradually because the laser only treats half of it at a time.
•Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT): Only the areas where the pressure is present are the focus of a low-level laser.
•Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI): If glaucoma develops between the iris and cornea, laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is used.
•Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT): The blockage drains gradually because the laser only treats half of it at a time.
•Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT): Only the areas where the pressure is present are the focus of a low-level laser.
•Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI): If glaucoma develops between the iris and cornea, laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is used.
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Benefits
High rates of success.
Recovery of lost vision.
Several choices for treatment.
Quick recovery times
Recovery of lost vision.
Several choices for treatment.
Quick recovery times
Glaucoma surgery
Procedure:
15 min. - 1 hr.
Hospital stay: 1 - 2 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 1 - 7 days
Hospital stay: 1 - 2 hrs.
Cleared to fly: 1 - 7 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled with the ophthalmologist after 1- 7 days from glaucoma surgery. Patients are clear for flying after 1 - 7 days from glaucoma surgery.
Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.
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Glaucoma surgery frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and what to expect after the surgery.
Do I qualify for glaucoma surgery?
Patients who have severe glaucoma in one or both eyes and have tried other non-surgical treatments without success are candidates for surgery. To find out if you are a candidate for surgery, we advise you to consult one of our qualified doctors.
Which procedure do I need?
The type of operation you require depends on where in your eye the pressure caused by glaucoma is impacting you. Certain operations might be carried out after unsuccessful attempts at other types of surgery. To better understand your needs, we advise you to consult one of our qualified doctors.
How should I get ready for surgery?
The morning of the procedure, the doctor will examine your eye to identify the pressure sites and will typically ask you to continue any other forms of treatment until then.
Will the surgery cause me any pain?
You will only feel pressure during surgery after your doctor applies drops to numb your eyes. General anesthesia may be requested by some patients from the surgeon. We advise you to consult one of our qualified doctors to determine what is best for your body.
After surgery, what happens?
You can feel some irritation and burn just after the treatment, and your eyes might start to moisten. Following surgery, your vision will first be cloudy for a few weeks before progressively becoming clearer.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.