Glaucoma and Treatment Options
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure due to improper fluid drainage in the eye. Over time, this pressure damages the optic nerve, leading to vision impairment or even blindness if left untreated.
Types of Glaucoma and Their Treatments
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Treatment: Typically managed with topical eye drops to reduce pressure. If ineffective, laser therapy is recommended.
- Goal: Lower eye pressure to prevent further optic nerve damage, as lost vision cannot be restored.
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Treatment: Initial use of medications to reduce pressure, followed by laser therapy to address fluid drainage issues.
- Treatment: Initial use of medications to reduce pressure, followed by laser therapy to address fluid drainage issues.
Secondary Glaucoma
- Treatment: Depends on the underlying cause. Options include eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery.
- Treatment: Depends on the underlying cause. Options include eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery.
Childhood Glaucoma
- Treatment: Surgery is the only effective option for managing childhood glaucoma.
- Treatment: Surgery is the only effective option for managing childhood glaucoma.
Congenital Glaucoma
- Treatment: Surgical intervention is necessary to correct the structural abnormalities causing increased pressure.
Our Specialties
Glaucoma Surgery Options
Laser Surgery
Laser surgery aims to reduce intraocular pressure by improving fluid drainage. Common outpatient laser procedures include:
- Trabeculoplasty: Enhances fluid drainage in open-angle glaucoma by targeting the drainage angle with a laser.
- Cyclodiode Laser Treatment: Destroys some of the eye’s fluid-producing tissues to reduce pressure.
- Iridotomy: Creates a tiny hole in the iris to improve fluid flow in angle-closure glaucoma.
Operating Room Surgeries
Performed in a sterile environment, these procedures create new drainage pathways for the aqueous humor:
- Trabeculectomy: A small flap is made in the sclera (white part of the eye) to allow fluid to drain into a bleb created in the conjunctiva.
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices: A small tube is implanted to direct fluid into a reservoir under the conjunctiva, where it is absorbed by nearby blood vessels.
Other Types of Glaucoma Surgery
- Trabeculotomy: Similar to trabeculectomy but involves creating a slit in the eye’s drainage angle. Commonly performed in children.
- Viscocanalostomy: Removes a section of sclera to enable easier fluid drainage, with viscoelastic material inserted to keep the channel open.
- Deep Sclerectomy: A non-penetrating procedure for treating open-angle glaucoma, reducing complications.
- Trabecular Stent Bypass: Places a tiny stent inside the eye to improve fluid drainage.
Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery (NPGS)
Advances in technology have enabled minimally invasive techniques that involve creating a superficial incision without deeply penetrating the eye. These procedures carry fewer risks and complications.
Why Choose Sahaj Hospital for Glaucoma Treatment in Indore?
Sahaj Hospital offers expert care for glaucoma with advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology. Whether managing primary glaucoma or performing complex surgical interventions, the hospital ensures optimal outcomes for every patient.