Glaucoma Surgery

Glaucoma surgery is a procedure used to treat glaucoma, the leading cause of vision loss affecting over 70 million people worldwide. The surgery is performed to reduce the intraocular pressure that can lead to permanent damage to the optic nerve and blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma surgery involves creating a new opening in the eye to promote increased fluid drainage, thus reducing the eye pressure. This can be done through either laser therapy or traditional surgery. The benefits of such surgery include improved vision, decreased risk of further eye damage, and reduced chance of vision loss. Glaucoma surgery is a safe, effective treatment that should be discussed with an eye specialist.