Patient's question:
Father is already 80 years old, and his eyesight has never been particularly good. He has recently gone to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that he has glaucoma, which requires surgery for treatment. How long does glaucoma surgery take?Doctor's answer:
Older people are prone to experiencing recurrent glaucoma. If the intraocular pressure is persistently high, there is a possibility of recurrent glaucoma. Therefore, during treatment, surgery can be considered. When this situation occurs, there is no need to panic; you can also use some low-concentration eye drops to relieve the pressure, as they have a hypotensive effect. During glaucoma surgery, it may take about an hour or so.