Glaucoma Treatment
While glaucoma damage is permanent, early treatment can help prevent further vision loss. There is no cure, but with medication, laser therapy, or surgery, eye pressure can be controlled to slow the disease. Routine check-ups every 3-6 months are crucial for managing your condition.
Treatment Options for Glaucoma
Medications (Eye Drops & Injections)
→ First-line treatment to lower eye pressure by either reducing fluid production or improving drainage.
→ Must be used daily—side effects may include redness, stinging, blurry vision, or eyelash growth.
→ Some medications can be injected or taken orally in certain cases.
In-Office Laser Treatments (Minimally Invasive, No Downtime)
→ Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) – Improves fluid drainage for open-angle glaucoma and can be used alone or with medications.
→ Laser Iridotomy – Creates a tiny opening in the iris to help fluid flow properly in narrow or closed-angle glaucoma.
Surgical Procedures
→ Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) – Dr. Salter offers the OMNI® device which helps open blocked drainage channels and can be performed with cataract surgery or as a separate procedure.
→ Traditional Glaucoma Surgery – For severe cases, options like trabeculectomy or drainage implants may be needed.
→ For some patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, cataract surgery alone can help reduce eye pressure and improve drainage.
