Patient's question:
Now I am already receiving glaucoma treatment. How much does glaucoma treatment cost?Doctor's answer:
Hello, glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by intermittent or sustained elevation of intraocular pressure. Persistent high intraocular pressure can cause damage to various parts of the eye and visual function. If not treated promptly, it can lead to complete loss of vision and ultimately blindness.The basic measure for treating glaucoma is the use of medication. Surgery is another method for treating glaucoma. However, any surgery carries the risk of complications. In open-angle glaucoma, surgery is considered only when the maximum dose of medication cannot control intraocular pressure or when the patient cannot tolerate the medication used to control it. But for angle-closure glaucoma, early surgery is recommended for safety. Generally, only one eye is operated on at a time.