Surgical treatment of glaucoma
We treat all types of glaucoma using the most modern and effective surgical techniques
The goal of glaucoma surgery is usually to create an additional aqueous outflow system to reduce intraocular pressure. The surgery can eliminate the use of medications (or significantly reduce dependence on them).
Types of anti-glaucoma surgeries
Non-penetrating glaucoma surgeries: non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPSE)
In the case of open-angle glaucoma, this operation is favoured because it is as safe as possible, due to the absence of pressure drops when the eye cavity is intact. In this case, the eye cavity is not opened, which makes it possible to reduce the eye pressure very smoothly.
If necessary, it is possible to combine antiglaucoma and cataract surgery.
The intervention is performed on an outpatient basis, the period of full rehabilitation is 1-2 days. Correct performance of the operation by the surgeon reduces the risks of potential complications to almost zero.
Penetrating antiglaucoma surgeries: trabeculectomy
The difference between this surgery and non-penetrating surgery is the opening of the eye. In this case, the eye is opened, while in non-penetrating surgery, the thin semi-permeable descemet membrane remains intact, making the eye airtight.
Trabeculectomy is a time-honoured type of surgery. It is used when glaucoma is already quite advanced and there is a need for a second operation.
Rehabilitation after this operation is longer, but the effectiveness is higher, as the results are maintained for a longer period of time.
When should I have the operation?
Surgical treatment is an alternative to drug therapy in the initial stages of the disease. In addition, it is the only possible way to stabilise the glaucoma process and preserve vision in advanced stages and advanced cases of the disease, when the effect of treatment with medication is insufficient.
