Understanding Glaucoma Surgery: What Patients Should Know

Glaucoma surgery helps lower eye pressure and protect the optic nerve from further damage.

When is surgery needed?

• Eye pressure remains uncontrolled
• Medications are not effective
• Vision continues to worsen

Types of glaucoma surgery

• Trabeculectomy
• Tube shunt surgery
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

Timely glaucoma surgery can help preserve vision and improve quality of life.