Glaucoma surgery encompasses procedures aimed at lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) to preserve the optic nerve and maintain vision. When eye drops and laser treatments are insufficient, surgical intervention creates new drainage pathways or reduces fluid production within the eye.
Trabeculectomy creates a new drainage channel. Glaucoma drainage devices (tubes/shunts) provide an alternative outflow pathway. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) offers lower-risk options for mild to moderate cases. The choice depends on glaucoma severity and type.
Surgery is considered when maximum medical therapy fails to control IOP, when there is progressive optic nerve damage despite treatment, when medication side effects are intolerable, or when patient compliance with drops is challenging.
Most glaucoma surgeries successfully lower IOP. Regular follow-up is essential as the drainage pathway may need adjustment. Some patients may still need eye drops post-surgery, though typically fewer. Vision already lost to glaucoma cannot be recovered, making early intervention crucial.
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