Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

When you have glaucoma and medicated drops are no longer effective at lowering the pressure in your eye, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Spark Eye Care specializes in the latest surgical advancements to treat glaucoma and prevent vision loss. Dr. Plummer has extensive training in minimally invasive surgical techniques and offers laser procedures to enhance your vision and eye health. Call the Kyle, Texas, office today to schedule a consultation for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery or book an appointment online.

What is minimally invasive glaucoma surgery?

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a family of procedures to lower the pressure in your eye to guard against vision loss.

Traditional glaucoma surgery is effective but carries higher risks for complications. Spark Eye Care offers minimally invasive procedures for adults to protect their long-term eye health and vision.

Dr. Plummer uses various advanced technologies, including lasers, to the pressure in your eye without damaging nearby tissue. He also customizes a glaucoma care plan to protect your long-term eye health.

When would I need minimally invasive glaucoma surgery?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that causes the pressure inside your eye to increase. This pressure can damage the optic nerve and ultimately lead to permanent vision loss.

Many people have glaucoma without knowing it because the condition doesn’t cause any symptoms. Dr. Plummer performs diagnostic tests to identify glaucoma before complications arise.

Without treatment, glaucoma can progress and gradually cause the loss of your peripheral vision and increase your risk for blindness.

You might be a candidate for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery at Spark Eye Care if you have mild to moderate glaucoma that doesn’t respond to medicated eye drops or other nonsurgical therapies.

What is involved in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery?

There are several minimally invasive glaucoma surgery strategies that Spark Eye Care offers to prevent vision loss and other glaucoma-related complications. Some involve placement of stents, while others open the natural drainage pathways of the eye. All of them aim to improve drainage and outflow to relieve eye pressure. These procedures are safe and effective at lowering eye pressure and preserving vision, and they have been shown to reduce patients' dependence on medicated eye drops.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Plummer discusses which procedure is a good fit for you. He also provides information on what to expect during surgery and your recovery.

Call Spark Eye Care today to find out if you qualify for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery or book an appointment online.