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 with Dr. Joseph Krug our surgeon who performs this procedure.
