FAQs / Is There Any Similar Less Invasive Surgery, Other Than a Trabeculectomy?

QUESTION:

Hi, I understand that unfortunately Canaloplasty is not a treatment for narrow angle glaucoma, are there any similar less invasive surgeries, other than a trab for my condition. I have had laser.

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ANSWER:

Dear ******,

If the narrow angle is secondary to cataract formation then either cataract surgery alone or combined with canaloplasty is an option. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get insurances in the US to approve cataract surgery when the only indication is narrow angle glaucoma.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD

Date: Oct 3, 2012

Posted in: Glaucoma