GLAUCOMA-CATARACT CARE LONDON

As Glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible sight loss amongst those of working age, we understand the need for providing a tailored patient pathway that will provide you with everything you need to know about your condition... While vision loss from glaucoma is generally irreversible, the earlier the disease is recognised the higher the chance of preventing further vision loss. The main aim of treatment currently is to lower the eye pressure. At first diagnosis, most patients would be offered either treatment with eye drops or laser treatment (SLT) to lower the eye pressure. If you have advanced disease or if your eye pressure is inadequately controlled, surgery (trabeculectomy or tube surgery) may be more appropriate. Other types of laser, such as cyclodiode, are also available and suitable for certain patients. More recently we have been offering Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), such as the iStent, especially to patients with less advanced glaucoma (either as a..

Primary location: London United Kingdom