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At Eye Consultants, we perform a number of more traditional glaucoma surgeries to reduce intraocular pressure and allow fluid to freely flow in the eye.
Trabeculectomy
When medicated eye drops and laser surgery do not remedy intraocular pressure (IOP), your doctor may recommend conventional glaucoma surgery. The most common surgical option is trabeculectomy, also called filtration surgery. During the procedure, your surgeon will create a tiny opening in the sclera (the white part of the eye) covered by a thin trapdoor. The excess aqueous humor (the clear fluid between your eye’s lens and cornea) drains through the trapdoor to a small reservoir just under the eye surface, hidden by the eyelid. This will lower intraocular pressure and slow the effects of glaucoma.
About half of all trabeculectomy patients do not require glaucoma medication for a considerable amount of time after surgery.
While effective at reducing IOP, this procedure is not considered a cure, and people can still experience vision loss even after surgery. It’s important to work with your doctor to create a treatment plan and follow up schedule that is right for you.
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Glaucoma Drainage Device Implants
These devices are designed to route excess fluid from the anterior chamber of the eye to an exterior reservoir using a silicone tube. The GDD is a plate that is hidden under the upper eyelid and is attached to the anterior chamber of the eye using a small silicone tube that enters the eye through a very small hole in the sclera. Although glaucoma drainage devices are extremely effective at controlling internal ocular pressure and have a low risk of surgical failure, many patients still use drops to help control the pressure.
There are a number of different drainage devices or shunts we can use to ensure your eye is draining properly, reduce intraocular pressure, and reduce the risk of vision loss.
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Don’t let glaucoma stop you from living your best life! With our team of eye specialists at Eye Consultants, we’ll ensure you receive the right glaucoma treatment for you. Take the first step and schedule a consultation today. Call our Wilmington, DE office at 302-581-8287 or use our online contact form. We proudly serve the Wilmington, Dover, Townsend, Smyrna, Newark, and Middletown, DE areas.
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Dr. Heather Dealy
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Dealy is a dedicated and experienced ophthalmic practitioner and surgeon who enjoys taking care of patients and invests particular attention to their surgical care. She began her career in private practice in 2004 in the Wilmington, Delaware community and has been ranked among the Top Physicians in New Castle County in the Delaware Today… Continue reading Dr. Heather Dealy
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