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MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGERY (MIGS)
Just like with other conditions such as heart attack and stroke, a severe increase in eye pressure requires quick intervention and will be treated as urgent.
Glaucoma is a disorder that damages the optic nerve due to high intraocular pressure and it is the second leading cause of vision loss. We offer treatments for glaucoma that can prevent or reduce damage to the optic nerve. Recent advances in surgical devices have produced several new glaucoma drainage implants that may minimise the recovery duration, supplement existing glaucoma drop treatment, or in some situations, eliminate them.
Treatment for glaucoma usually begins with medication drops or laser therapies. If these treatments do not produce the expected results, then surgery is considered the best option. Glaucoma treatments today are more customised to your eyes than ever before. We can help guide you through the best possible choice for your condition.
What is the average recovery duration for a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure?
Every patient is different, but the recovery time is about one week.
What is the significant difference between minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and standard glaucoma surgery?
Both procedures are incision-based. Therefore, they carry minimal risk of infection as well as other related risks of intra-ocular surgery. Bleeding from minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is slight compared to traditional surgery because the incisions are less invasive and smaller. Standard surgery utilises a much larger incision to enable greater access to the eye. This allows the surgeon to minimise the eye pressure significantly. Traditional surgery remains the gold standard for severe glaucoma, where extreme pressure reduction is needed to preserve vision.
