GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is an eye disease, where the high fluid pressure within your eye damages the delicate fibres of the optic nerve. These delicate …

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Glaucoma is an eye disease, where the high fluid pressure within your eye damages the delicate fibres of the optic nerve. These delicate nerve fibres are responsible for carrying visual impulses from your eye to the brain. This damage is irreversible and can lead to blindness in advanced cases.

The glaucoma surgeries include:

Goniotomy
Trabeculectomy with anti-metabolites
Combined Trabeculectomy (with anti-metabolites) and Cataract surgery
Glaucoma Drainage Devices such as the Ahmed and Baerveldt tubes as well as novel devices such as the ExPRESS mini shunt.
Goniosynechiolysis

Your doctor will determine the most appropriate treatment for you after a detailed clinical evaluation.

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