What is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)?
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve, which is a nerve essential for good vision. Excessively high pressure in your eye is usually the source of this damage.
Glaucoma can happen at any age, but it is more common among the elderly. It is one of the primary causes of blindness among adults over the age of 60.
As vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible, it is crucial to have frequent eye exams that include measurements of your eye pressure so that a diagnosis can be made, and proper treatment may be administered.
Vision loss caused by glaucoma can be slowed down or prevented if detected early. If you have the disease, you will almost certainly require treatment for the rest of your life.
There are various treatments available to treat glaucoma. Depending on the severity of the disease, treatments may include oral medications, prescription eye drops, laser treatment, surgery or a combination of any of these.