Glaucoma Surgery is a type of eye surgery designed to reduce eye pressure and help prevent damage to the optic nerve caused by glaucoma.It is typically performed on patients with glaucoma, a condition in which the pressure inside the eye is elevated, putting the optic nerve at risk of damage and vision loss.
The surgery is used to create a new pathway for the fluid in the eye to drain, reducing the pressure inside the eye.It is usually performed under a local or general anesthetic, and the procedure typically lasts between 1-2 hours.
During the procedure, the ophthalmologist may use lasers, tiny incisions, or a combination of both to create an artificial drainage channel.After the surgery, the eye pressure should be monitored in order to ensure it is at a safe level and that the patient is not experiencing any complications.
The success rate of glaucoma surgery is generally very high and most patients are able to maintain normal vision after the procedure.