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Overview

As a leading Opthamalogy Facility in Varanasi, Heritage Hospital provides comprehensive care and different treatment facilities for non-surgical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. The board-certified and well-qualified ophthalmologists focus on providing holistic care through our integrated approach to health care.

Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, gets damaged. It usually happens when the fluid builds up in the front part of the eye, increasing the pressure in the eye. Early medical intervention is essential as glaucoma can lead to vision loss.

Glaucoma surgery aims to reduce intraocular pressure and slow down the progression of the disease, ultimately preserving the patient's vision and quality of life. With the latest medical advancements, doctors focus on implementing minimally invasive medical interventions to minimize the risk of complications and ensure quicker recovery.

As a leading glaucoma surgery hospital in Varanasi, Heritage Hospital supports all the facilities and equipment required to facilitate modern-age treatment methods to alleviate the symptoms.

When is Glaucoma Surgery Required?

Our ophthalmologists utilize the latest tools and equipment to provide holistic patient care. We ensure follow-up appointments to monitor the glaucoma and IOP levels to implement the right medical treatment at the right time. Here are some instances where our highly skilled ophthalmologists may recommend surgical treatment of glaucoma:

  • When medications or laser treatments fail to lower IOP sufficiently

  • When there is worsening peripheral vision despite conservative treatment

  • In cases of advanced glaucoma where the optic nerve is severely damaged, and patient's remaining vision is at risk.

  • When the medications have side effects on the patient's health or if the patient cannot adhere to a complex medication regimen.

  • In instances of acute closed-angle glaucoma or neovascular glaucoma

  • When the patient is diagnosed with a very high IOP and advanced glaucoma at the initial evaluation.

  • When the patient experiences blepharoptosis (significant eyelid drooping) due to elevated IOP.

How is the Glaucoma Surgery Performed ?

Treatment Procedure

Glaucoma surgery is a category of ophthalmic procedures conducted to manage and treat glaucoma, which can lead to nerve damage and vision loss. Different treatments are available for treating glaucoma, and as the renowned glaucoma surgery hospital in Varanasi, we prefer conservative or non-surgical treatment for surgical ones.

However, the treatment choice depends upon different aspects, like a specific type of glaucoma, the patient's overall health, time of diagnosis, and individualized treatment goals. Here are some different treatments for glaucoma that doctors at Heritage Hospital perform:

  • Eye Drops and Oral Medication - It is one of the main and most effective treatments preferred by glaucoma surgery doctors in Varanasi. The medication works by reducing the production of aqueous humor (the fluid in the eye) or increasing its drainage. Overall, the medications ensure that IOP (intraocular pressure) should be lower to slow down the progression of the disease and preserve vision.

  • Laser Treatment - Highly recommended for glaucoma, the laser treatment comprises a high-powered light beam carefully aimed at your eye to stop fluid from building up inside it. Laser trabeculoplasty, cyclodiode laser treatment, and laser iridotomy are different types of laser surgery in Varanasi for glaucoma.

  • Surgical Intervention - In rare cases, surgical intervention is required when eye drops and LASIK laser eye surgery fail to stop IOP from declining. Our doctors prefer minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, like trabecular stent bypass, over traditional eye operations in Varanasi, like trabeculotomy, viscocanalostomy, or deep sclerectomy. In minimally invasive surgery, tiny devices or stents enhance drainage or reduce aqueous humor production.

Why Choose Us?

Glaucoma treatment differs from patient to patient, and highly individualized treatments are required to manage the IOP levels so it doesn't damage the optic nerve. At Heritage Hospital, we prefer a patient-centric approach, where we analyze the patient's symptoms, diagnostic reports, glaucoma severity, and condition's progression to tailor the treatment plan accordingly. Here are some facilities available at Heritage Hospital to assist the glaucoma surgery doctors in Varanasi:

Doctors

Board-certified doctors with multi-decade experience

Advance Facilities

Advanced diagnostic facilities, like Perimetry, Gonioscopy, OCT and CSLO, Pachymetry, and Color Disc Photography.

Facilities

Ultrasound and Tonography facilities are available.

State-of-the-art

State-of-the-art operating rooms with all the essential equipment and sterilization facilities.

Critical Care

24x7 access to the dedicated critical care center and emergency rooms to handle emergencies.

Equipment

Latest laser surgical equipment available, like LASIK and PRK, for refractive surgeries

Our Clinicians

Dr. Preeti Agrawal

(MBBS (IMS, BHU, Varanasi), MS (IMS, BHU, Varanasi) , DNB (Ophthalmology) New Delhi, Ex. Neuroophthlmologist , SGPGI, Lucknow, Phaco Fellowship, Delhi, Fellowship in Contact Lens, LV Prasad, Hyderabad )

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FAQ’s

Glaucoma surgery is done to count an individual’s eye pressure. It cannot cure your vision but can stop it from worsening.

Glaucoma surgery involves two types. First is Trabeculectomy, an outpatient surgery performed in the operating room where a new pathway is created for fluids inside the eye to drain. The second is Laser Iridotomy, where a bypass channel is made by creating a hole in the iris through a laser device to resume the flow of aqueous humour.

Although glaucoma surgery can sometimes even restore eyesight, the damage already caused by glaucoma is regarded as irreversible and cannot be reversed with medication, laser surgery, eye stents, or MIGS.

There is no use of any artificial material used in Glaucoma Surgery.

The surgery is carried out under Local Anaesthesia as it doesn’t require the patient to get unconscious.

The patient is conscious throughout the procedure. The surgery is carried out under Local Anaesthesia so that the area required is numbed.

The time taken during the operation depends on the type of surgery. It takes 30 minutes for Trabeculectomy and 2.5 hours for laser Iridotomy.

No, the patient doesn’t need ICU care afterwards, irrespective of the surgery opted for.

There are no severe complications associated with the surgery. However, there are chances of infection in case of failed trabeculectomy, and lasers can also have an adverse effect on some very uncooperative patients.

Yes, if the patient wants, he can consume something immediately after Glaucoma surgery is performed.

Yes, irrespective of the type of surgery chosen, the patient can get admitted and operated on the same day.

The Glaucoma Surgery Cost in Varanasi varies between 20,000-30,000 only. This cost depends on the procedure your doctor opts for to treat your glaucoma.

Yes, per the Heritage Hospital protocols, one must pay the entire Glaucoma Surgery cost in Varanasi before the operation begins.

I am not very sure if the cost can be covered by your insurance or not. However, to know more about this, you can visit our insurance page, whose link is given below: https://heritagehospitals.com/insurance/3

If the patient has undergone Trabeculectomy, he must stay in the hospital for a day or two for observation. However, if the person has undergone laser treatment can undergo an OPD procedure and leave for their house.

The majority of patients who have glaucoma surgery don't feel much pain. If you experience eye pain, you should speak with your doctor about how to manage it.

After laser treatment, the patient can immediately resume his work. However, if he has undergone Trabeculectomy, he must rest for 3-4 days before resuming routine work. However, he should take care that if he works on a laptop or does any work that strains the eye, he shouldn’t immediately overwork or strain the eye.

The patient needs 2-3 follow-up visits after undergoing Trabeculectomy to ensure no infection develops. However, he can resume his normal work routine after laser treatment.