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… Overview Cataracts may occur in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older … and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for both conditions at the same time. …
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… Surgery Overview Cataract surgery helps you see better. It replaces your … this using a laser.) Retinal detachment . Glaucoma . Astigmatism or strabismus . Sagging …
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… Surgery Overview During … also called filtration surgery—a piece of tissue in the drainage … Trabeculectomy is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and chronic closed-angle glaucoma . … after a trabeculectomy may include: A cataract that is worse than it was before …
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… Surgery Overview Tube-shunt surgery (seton glaucoma surgery) involves placing a flexible … (hypotony), leading to clouding of the lens (cataract). Infection in the eye. Blood in the …
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… Surgery Overview YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery …
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… Surgery Overview Trabeculotomy is a surgical … is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over … are less invasive and less likely to cause cataracts. They also do a better job of …
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… Condition Basics What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of … day. You may also need laser treatment or surgery. You'll also need regular checkups … for Glaucoma Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma …
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… Surgery Overview Goniotomy is a surgical … To Expect Children who have a goniotomy for glaucoma need to be watched carefully after … of goniotomy include bleeding, infection, and cataracts. References Citations Gagrani M, et …
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… Surgery Overview Laser iridotomy uses a very … during an episode of acute closed-angle glaucoma. Some people feel a mild but sharp … may include: Further clouding of the lens (cataract) compared to what was present before …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … doctor can easily treat this using a laser.) Glaucoma . Retinal detachment . Astigmatism or …
