Glaucoma surgery aims to alleviate intraocular pressure, preventing optic nerve damage and vision loss. Various procedures, including trabeculectomy and tube shunt implantation, facilitate fluid drainage, reducing pressure buildup. Minimally invasive surgeries like trabectome and canaloplasty offer alternatives with fewer risks and quicker recovery. Pre-operative assessments determine the most suitable procedure based on factors like disease severity and patient health. While complications such as infection or bleeding are possible, glaucoma surgery generally improves long-term outcomes, preserving vision and enhancing quality of life for those affected by this sight-threatening condition.
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