Glaucoma Surgeon in Livonia, MI

Although Glaucoma is incurable, timely detection and treatment can slow its progression and preserve sight.

For those suffering from Glaucoma, treatment is life-long with surgery at times being the best option to lower the pressure in the eye. For many years, eye drops were the treatment of choice for Glaucoma.

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There are now many treatments to choose from when dealing with this disease, including advanced laser procedures.

  • Eye Drops – there are several types of glaucoma eye drops, all of which work by decreasing the fluid production in the eye or increasing the drainage of fluid from the eye
  • Laser Procedure – To increase the outflow of the internal eye fluid, a laser procedure can be performed. These procedures are typically done in the clinic.
    • LPI – Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is a procedure that is generally recommended for patients with narrow-angle glaucoma or acute angle-closure glaucoma. LPI attempts to open the narrow-angle in the eye, allowing fluid to drain more normally and lowers the eye pressure.
  • Glaucoma Surgery-also either decreases the fluid production in the eye or increases the drainage from the eye.
    • ECP – Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is a procedure that is performed at the same time or after cataract surgery. Many patients who need cataract surgery, also have glaucoma. With this procedure, once the cataract is removed, the ECP probe is then inserted into the same micro-incision and treats the ciliary body with laser energy.
    • Stents and Shunts are small devices that are surgically inserted into the eye to increase the outflow of the intraocular fluid and reduce the eye pressure.

The earlier you detect Glaucoma, the better chance doctors have of slowing its progression and preserving eyesight. Annual eye exams, including the measurement of your intraocular pressure, allow ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat the disease.

contact your ophthalmologist at Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan today for an appointment for a complete eye exam to ensure the health of your eyes.