Patient Procedures at Empire Eye Physicians

Minimally Invasive Surgery

There is no cure for Glaucoma, but it can be treated with medicine, surgery, or a combination of both.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a state-of-the-art surgery where microscopic instruments are used to facilitate small incision surgery. It is a safer option to reduce eye pressure than conventional surgery, with the added benefits of a higher success rate and quicker recovery time.

The goal of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery is to prevent vision loss and slow the progression of glaucoma. During MIGS, a small incision is made in the eye, allowing fluid to drain out of the eye and into the circulation behind the eye in the eye socket. This reduces eye pressure, which helps prevent further damage to the eye from glaucoma.

Patients must continue to be monitored for glaucoma several times a year following MIGS. Your eye doctor will continue to monitor your eye pressure to be sure that the glaucoma is stabilized to prevent any further vision loss.

Procedure Benefits

  • Prevent vision loss
  • Helps lower eye pressure
  • Quick recovery time
  • High success rate

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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