New highlights Glaucoma Surgery

As the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, glaucoma is a serious eye problem. However, many people are unaware of visual disturbance. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 4.5 to 5 million people around the world blinded by glaucoma, only 50% of these people are aware that they have glaucoma. However, with new treatments available, people with glaucoma do not have to go blind.

The stepwise algorithm recommended by the European CouncilGlaucoma Society (EGS), glaucoma is initially treated with topical medications, followed by laser or glaucoma surgery, such as nerve damage and visual field defects continue to progress. New surgical options canaloplasty can reduce the pressure of the fluid accumulation in the eye, reducing the risk of losing.

With traditional glaucoma (trabeculectomy), an ophthalmologist to make a hole in order to carry off excess moisture. With only a small canaloplastyflap is made in the white of the eye (sclera). A small tube is inserted into the natural drainage of the eye (canal of Schlemm). A special gel is then used for the moat, after which a stent is inserted to open the channel to open. As a result, liquid drained and the pressure is reduced by up to 36%.

Why canaloplasty opens the eyes of the natural drainage, request the number of eye drops to treat glaucoma. Another study showed that the success rate of 96%canaloplasty and combined cataract surgery. Another advantage is that canaloplasty with less need for glaucoma medications, patients can save more than $ 1,000 per year on health costs. Canaloplasty also peace of mind than trabeculectomy, there is less risk of complications after surgery and fewer follow-up.

Patients who can be considered good candidates for canaloplasty are "open angle" glaucoma unresponsive to medication eyeor those who plan to cataract surgery (as canaloplasty can be done at the same time as cataract surgery).

Only a consultation with a qualified ophthalmologist can determine if you have glaucoma or would be a good candidate for surgery, as are canaloplasty. Once diagnosed, the doctor will guide you to a treatment that best suits your needs.

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