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… 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. … loss before surgery was mostly caused by the cataract, you may have noticeable improvement …
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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 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 During … also called filtration surgery—a piece of tissue in the drainage angle … 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 Trabeculotomy is a surgical … is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over … in blurred vision from clouding of the lens (cataract) or fluid buildup under the nerve …
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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 with … for Glaucoma Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma …
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… than 40 and have no known risk factors for glaucoma , the Canadian Ophthalmological … glaucoma). Have had an eye injury or eye surgery, such as cataract surgery. Have diabetes. Have low blood …
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… Surgery Overview Goniotomy is a surgical … fluid to flow out of the eye. Goniotomy is a surgery for children only. What To Expect Children who have a goniotomy for glaucoma need to be watched carefully after …
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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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… Overview When should I consider having surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or … Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract Surgery: What to Expect …
