FAQs / Would There Be Anything That Would Prevent an Individual with Atypical PSS or Ueveitic Form of Glaucoma, as Well as Extreme Myopia from Having Canaloplasty?

QUESTION:

Hello. I am considering travelling to Cali for canaloplasty. I have either atypical PSS or ueveitic form of glaucoma (the doctors cannot tell for sure), as well as extreme myopia( -23,-26). In principle would there be anything that would prevent an individual with conditions such as mine from having canaloplasty? I am very afraid of complications associated with trabs.

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ANSWER:

Dear ******,

Although I feel that canaloplasty works well in most forms of open angle glaucoma, I have not been impressed with its ability to effectively address inflammatory types of glaucoma. Trabeculectomy is also less than an ideal solution when active inflammation is present. In general, uveitic glaucomas respond best to tubes.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

Date: Mar 20, 2013

Posted in: Canaloplasty and Other Conditions