10 Treatments of Glaucoma

10. Traditional Surgery

If a person's glaucoma has not responded to medications or laser surgery, they may require traditional surgery, of which there are three main types.

• Trabeculectomy treats open-angle glaucoma by creating a tiny opening in the top of the eye under the eyelid for excess fluid to drain.
• Glaucoma implant surgery treats congenital glaucoma, neovascular glaucoma, or glaucoma caused by injury. It implants a tiny tube called a shunt in the white part of the eye to drain extra fluid and lower pressure.
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery uses smaller incisions and interventions to treat less severe cases.