Patient's question:
Father was diagnosed with glaucoma a few weeks ago. What are the treatment methods for glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Surgical treatment is an effective method for controlling glaucoma. The purpose of the surgery is to better control intraocular pressure, and surgical therapy can significantly help in managing intraocular pressure. In filtering surgery for open-angle glaucoma, a small piece of the iris is removed to prevent the potential development of acute glaucoma in the future. Using microscopic instruments, a small opening is made in the sclera, which is the white part of the eye. This new opening allows the eye's fluid to bypass the blocked drainage tubes, thereby achieving the goal of treatment.