Glaucoma Surgery
Deep Netralaya is a renowned eye care hospital, particularly known for its specialized services in treating various eye conditions, including glaucoma. Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that leads to damage of the optic nerve, often due to high intraocular pressure. If not treated, it can result in irreversible vision loss. Surgery may be recommended for glaucoma patients when medications and laser treatments do not sufficiently control the condition.
At Deep Netralaya, glaucoma surgery typically involves one of the following procedures, depending on the severity and type of glaucoma:
1. Trabeculectomy:
- This is a common surgical procedure where a small flap is created in the sclera (the white part of the eye), and a drainage hole is made to allow the excess fluid (aqueous humor) to drain out of the eye. This helps to lower intraocular pressure.
2. Glaucoma Drainage Implants:
- When traditional surgeries are not effective, a drainage implant may be used to help the eye drain the fluid and lower pressure. These are small tubes or devices inserted to create a drainage path for the fluid.
3. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS):
- MIGS techniques are newer, less invasive procedures designed to reduce eye pressure with smaller incisions and quicker recovery times. These procedures include using tiny devices to improve the flow of fluid in the eye.
4. Laser Surgery:
- While not always considered a “traditional” surgical procedure, laser treatments like selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) or laser peripheral iridotomy may be used to help treat glaucoma by improving fluid drainage or creating small holes in the iris to relieve pressure.
Post-Surgery Care:
- After glaucoma surgery at Deep Netralaya, patients will be closely monitored to ensure proper healing and that the intraocular pressure is controlled. Follow-up visits will be necessary to check for complications and to ensure the procedure’s success.
Why Deep Netralaya?
- Deep Netralaya is known for having a team of experienced ophthalmologists and advanced diagnostic tools. They provide individualized treatment plans and use the latest techniques to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions.
