Glaucoma

Treatment

Most patients with glaucoma require only medication to control the eye pressure. Sometimes, several medications that complement each other are necessary to reduce the pressure adequately.

Surgery is indicated when medical treatment fails to lower the pressure satisfactorily. There are several types of procedures, some involve laser and can be done in the clinic, others must be performed in the operating room. The objective of any glaucoma operation is to allow fluid to drain from the eye more efficiently.