Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye condition that results in deterioration and damage to the optic nerve. This often occurs due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). The optic nerve, a bundle of nerve fibres at the back of the eye, carries visual messages from the retina to the brain. Glaucoma is typically caused or worsened by excessive pressure inside the eye, which is detrimental to the nerve’s health.
Choose Ayushman Hospital and Health Services for critical glaucoma surgery in Dwarka, Delhi. The only proven treatment for glaucoma involves lowering eye pressure, typically starting with medications such as eye drops or oral medications. In many cases, laser procedures are also attempted. However, when these methods fail to control the condition, surgery becomes necessary to preserve vision. Surgery creates new drainage pathways or enhances the natural flow of fluid in the eye, reducing intraocular pressure and protecting the optic nerve.
At Ayushman Hospital and Health Services, we practice utmost precision, use advanced technology, and have experienced specialists to provide you and your loved ones with critical glaucoma treatment and surgery.
What Is Glaucoma Surgery?
Glaucoma surgery is considered when the intraocular pressure cannot be sufficiently lowered with available treatments. Surgery typically does not aim to improve vision, but rather to prevent vision loss related to optic nerve damage. Surgery increases fluid drainage or lowers fluid production in the eye.
Surgery is recommended when pressure is not controlled with all available medical therapy (drops, pills, laser treatment).
Types of Glaucoma Surgery
- Trabeculectomy: The surgeon will create a flap in the wall of the eye, allowing the eye fluid, or aqueous humor, to drain from the eye into a small pocket in the eye wall. This surgical procedure lowers intraocular pressure to protect the optic nerve.
- Glaucoma Drainage Devices (Shunts/Stents): The surgeon places small tubes or devices that allow eye fluid to drain through them into an external reservoir, reducing pressure within the eye.
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Ophthalmologists use new technologies and smaller incisions than traditional surgery to allow fluid to drain more efficiently. Patients typically have a quicker recovery and fewer complications.
- Laser Surgery (Trabeculoplasty, Iridotomy, Cyclophotocoagulation): A laser beam is used to improve drainage of the eye’s natural fluid, create new drainage openings, or reduce fluid production to lower pressure.
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery: Patients with cataracts and glaucoma can undergo cataract surgery and glaucoma procedures simultaneously to restore vision and lower eye pressure.
Signs That One Needs Glaucoma Surgery
- Uncontrolled intraocular pressure despite appropriate doses of prescribed eye drops and oral medications.
- Progressive visual field loss that is irreversible despite adequate glaucoma treatment, either medically or using laser.
- Evidence of severe optic nerve damage despite treatment and follow-up.
- Patients who are unable to tolerate glaucoma medications or for whom long-term use is not suitable.
- Laser procedures that reduce intraocular pressure, but not enough to avoid further vision loss from progressive glaucoma.
Advantages of Glaucoma Eye Surgery
- Effectively reduces intraocular pressure when medications and laser treatments fail.
- Can slow or, in some cases, stop vision loss.
- Provides long-term control of advanced glaucoma.
- Reduces reliance on daily medications or eye drops.
- Offers a range of surgical techniques tailored to patients’ needs.
- It can be performed alongside cataract surgery for optimal results.
- Improves quality of life by preserving vision.
Why Choose Ayushman for Critical Glaucoma Surgery in Dwarka, Delhi?
Glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated promptly. The purpose of glaucoma surgery is to preserve vision, delay disease progression, and protect the optic nerve. We recommend choosing Ayushman Hospital and Health Services for critical glaucoma surgery in Dwarka, Delhi.
Our fully operational and established ophthalmology department with state-of-the-art technology and qualified surgeons has experience in the treatment of glaucoma. Our department provides complete care from diagnosis to surgical treatment and postoperative care for patients needing glaucoma surgery in Delhi.
Consult with Our Glaucoma Specialists Today
Protect your vision with expert glaucoma treatment at Ayushman Hospital and Health Services. Our skilled eye surgeons provide advanced care, from diagnosis to surgery and recovery. Don’t delay, as early treatment is key to preserving sight. Book your consultation now at our trusted eye care centre in Dwarka, Delhi.
