Glaucoma Treatment
Preserving Vision Before It's Too Late
Duration
15-45 minutes
Recovery
1-4 weeks
Success Rate
90%+
Est. Cost
₹10,000 – ₹80,000
Overview
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Known as the "silent thief of sight," it progresses without symptoms until significant vision is lost. Early detection through regular screening is crucial.
When Do You Need This?
Treatment Options
Medications (Eye Drops)
First-line treatment to reduce IOP through prostaglandin analogs, beta-blockers, or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Gentle laser applied to the drainage angle to improve fluid outflow. Repeatable and safe.
Trabeculectomy
Surgical creation of a new drainage channel to lower eye pressure when medications and laser are insufficient.
MIGS (Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery)
Minimally invasive procedures using tiny stents or devices for safer, faster recovery.
How to Prepare
Comprehensive glaucoma evaluation
Visual field test (perimetry)
OCT of optic nerve head
Gonioscopy to examine drainage angle
Review of current medications
Recovery & Aftercare
Continue prescribed eye drops as directed
Avoid strenuous activity for 2 weeks after surgery
Attend regular IOP monitoring appointments
Never stop glaucoma medications without consulting your doctor
Annual visual field testing