Patient Education

A glaucoma drainage implant is a type of device put in your eye by surgery to treat glaucoma. It may also be called an aqueous shunt or a tube shunt. The implants create a new way for aqueous humor to drain from the eye. This helps to lower eye pressure. If you have any questions about your eyes or your

Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (ICE) causes movement and loss of corneal cells. Loss of these cells can cause corneal swelling, and the iris and pupil can become distorted. When the corneal cells move, they can block fluid from draining properly. This blockage causes pressure in the eye to build,

Laser iridotomy is a type of surgery to treat and prevent angle-closure glaucoma. This form of glaucoma is when your iris blocks fluid (called aqueous) from leaving the front of the eye as it should. Pressure in the eye rises and the optic nerve is damaged. Laser iridotomy helps fluid drain properly

Laser trabeculoplasty is a type of surgery to treat open-angle glaucoma. This surgery helps lower your eye pressure by allowing fluid to drain properly from the front of the eye. If you have glaucoma, it is important to see your ophthalmologist regularly to check for any eye and vision changes. If you

Your ophthalmologist has recommended you use a type of medicine called a miotic. This kind of medicine is helpful in treating glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that affects your eye’s optic nerve, possibly leading to blindness. The optic nerve connects your eye to your brain so you can see. Glaucoma

Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside your eye is higher than normal. This can lead to glaucoma, an eye disease that causes vision loss. Ocular hypertension does not have any signs or symptoms, so it is important to see your ophthalmologist regularly. If your eye pressure is high enough to