Not everybody fits into the same mold. As for those with
glaucoma, the standard trabeculectomy is not for every patient. A new
innovative procedure now offers glaucoma patients an alternative to this
traditional surgery, called Canaloplasty.
A healthy eye creates fluid, and then drains it naturally.
Glaucoma is caused when this fluid has trouble draining because of a problem in
the drainage system. The bottled-up fluid can increase intraocular pressure,
causing permanent damage.
A Canaloplasty re-establishes the normal drainage of excess fluid responsible for increasing pressure
Canaloplasties have proven to be very successful and can
minimize complications and infections. Because a permanent opening is created
in your eye, the surgery is not for everyone. But for those who are not
candidates for a trabeculectomy, a canaloplasty is a viable and effective
alternative.
To learn more about glaucoma and how it can be treated,
please contact us
today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Joseph Krug is our surgeon performing the canaloplasty procedure. At Horizon Eye Care,
we are dedicated to improving your vision. Our qualified doctors can answer
your questions and help you see the world clearly.
