Glaucoma Surgery
Insights on Glaucoma Surgery
Best Hospital for Glaucoma Surgery in Bangalore
Glaucoma surgery helps reduce intraocular pressure to prevent vision loss caused by optic nerve damage. It’s essential for patients where medications or laser treatments aren’t enough. At the Best Hospital for Glaucoma Surgery in Bangalore, Lions Eye Hospital, expert ophthalmologists use advanced surgical techniques to manage glaucoma effectively. Early detection and timely surgery can preserve eyesight and improve quality of life. Our specialized care, modern equipment, and personalized treatment make us a trusted choice for glaucoma management in Bangalore.
Causes
There are several underlying causes of Glaucoma
- Increased eye pressure
- Family history
- Aging
- Eye injury
- Medical conditions (e.g., diabetes)
- Prolonged steroid use
- Poor blood circulation
Prevention
To reduce your risk of developing Glaucoma
- Early eye screenings
- Managing health conditions
- Protecting eyes from injury
- Healthy diet and exercise
- Adhering to prescribed treatments
- Avoiding smoking
Medical Procedures at Lions Eye Hospital
How Our Specialists Conduct Glaucoma Surgery:-
01.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is applied to numb the eye, and sedation may be used to help the patient relax. The area around the eye is sterilized to prevent infection.
02.
Incision or Laser Application
A scleral incision is made in trabeculectomy to create a drainage channel, or a goniotomy is performed using a laser to open the trabecular meshwork. In tube shunt surgery, a silicone tube is inserted into the anterior chamber to direct aqueous humor into a reservoir plate.
03.
Fluid Drainage
The newly created drainage fistula in trabeculectomy allows aqueous humor to drain into the subconjunctival space, or a drainage device (e.g., Ahmed valve or Baerveldt shunt) is placed to provide continuous fluid drainage, lowering intraocular pressure (IOP).
04.
Closing
The scleral flap is sutured in trabeculectomy, or the drainage tube is secured in tube shunt surgery.
05.
Post-Surgery Care
Post-operative care includes the use of steroid eye drops (e.g., prednisolone acetate) to control inflammation, antibiotic drops (e.g., ofloxacin) to prevent infection, and beta-blocker drops (e.g., timolol) to manage IOP. The patient is instructed to wear a protective eye shield.
06.
Follow-up
Tonometry is performed during follow-up visits to monitor IOP, and the eye is examined for complications such as hyphema, infection, or wound leakage. Further interventions, such as laser suture lysis or additional drainage devices, may be necessary based on recovery.