WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?

Glaucoma is an augment in pressure inside your eye. There is an inability to drain fluid in the natural way. This causes damage to the optic nerve of the eye(s) leading to vision impairment.

TREATMENT

The type of glaucoma is decisive for treatment. Primary open-angle glaucoma, the commonest glaucoma type treated with topical eye drops. Laser therapy advised when the conservative mode is unable to show any positive response. The gone vision can never be brought back, but the intention of the medication is to diminish the pressure.

Sahaj Hospital offers the best doctors for glaucoma treatment and advanced glaucoma surgery in Indore. Experience top-notch care and state-of-the-art procedures for optimal eye health.

Primary angle closure

Initially with medication for pressure reduction and then use of laser therapy

Secondary

According to the etiology, the treatment can range from eye drops to laser treatment to surgery

Childhood

Surgery is the only option

GLAUCOMA SURGERY?

NONPENETRATING GLAUCOMA SURGERY (NPGS)

Advanced technology is helping create a superficial incision without deeply penetrating the eye, with very few complications.

Deep sclerectomy is such a procedure. A superficial incision made in the sclera allows for fluid drainage, reducing the pressure.

RISKS INVOLVED WITH THE PROCEDURE

A cataract is the most common risk of glaucoma surgery. Other risks are:
  • Eye pain or redness
  • Eye pressure that is still excessively high or even excessively low
  • Loss of vision
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Bleeding in your eye

There can be a recurrence of pressure over time, for which medication needs to be taken as prescribed.

RECOVERY
  • Recovery is dependent on the individual patient, but generally it takes around 6 weeks for the healing process.
OUTCOME OF SURGERY
  • The outcome of this surgery is very good.
WHEN TO CONTACT
  • It is important to keep a communication with the surgeon and to visit the hospital / clinic for regular follow-ups as advised.
CARE AFTER SURGERY
  • Avoid rubbing or scratching of eyes
  • Take all medications properly as prescribed
  • Avoid strenuous activities such as gym or lifting heavy objects
  • Avoid taking a dip in swimming pools or tubs as infection can be caught from these places very easily
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