Drops
One treatment option for glaucoma is prescription eye drops that work to lower pressure inside the eye. Depending on the type of drop, the drops either work by reducing the amount of fluid that is produced by the eye or increasing the amount of fluid that is draining from the eye.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
A laser surgical procedure used to help lower pressure inside our eye. SLT is used to treat the eye’s drainage system. Treating this area of the eye’s natural drainage system improves the flow of fluid out of the eye, helping to lower the pressure. SLT is typically performed in the ophthalmologist’s (Eye M.D.’s) office or an outpatient surgery center and usually only takes five to ten minutes to complete.
Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (G6)
MicroPulse TSCPO, also known as the G6 delivers repetitive, low energy laser ‘micro pulses’ which reduce risks associated with other destructive therapies. MicroPulse TSCPC is a noninvasive therapy that does not require any incisions or implants.
The G6 can be performed in an office setting or in the operating room, as determined by the doctor. The procedure does not cause tissue damage, therefore the doctor may repeat it as needed for glaucoma management.
The G6 can be performed in an office setting or in the operating room, as determined by the doctor. The procedure does not cause tissue damage, therefore the doctor may repeat it as needed for glaucoma management.
Prior to MicroPulse TSCPC, anesthesia is used to make patients comfortable while the doctor gently moves the MP3 probe above and below the iris during surgery. Following the procedure, patients may wear a small eye patch for the rest of the day. Most patients do not experience pain after the therapy. Any mild discomfort or redness in the eye that may be experienced typically goes away within a few days. Short-term use of an anti-inflammatory medicine is often prescribed to control inflammation.
Typically, IOP decreases a few weeks after the procedure. In time, it may be determined that MicroPulse TSCPO has reduced the need for glaucoma medications. However, it is important for glaucoma patients to maintain regular appointments with an eye care doctor for monitoring and treatment of the disease.
