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MIGS – Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery – iStent® by Glaukos

iStent® glaucoma surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat open-angle glaucoma, a condition that causes increased pressure in the eye. The surgery involves the implantation of a tiny device called an iStent® into the eye's drainage system to improve the outflow of fluid and lower the intraocular pressure (IOP). Here's how the iStent® glaucoma surgery typically works:…
María Romero
July 18, 2023
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What is Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)

Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is an increase in the pressure within the eye caused by an imbalance in the production and drainage of the clear, watery fluid (aqueous humor) that fills the front portion of the eye. Normally, aqueous humor flows in and out of the eye to maintain a balanced pressure, but when the fluid doesn't drain properly, IOP…
María Romero
February 7, 2023
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5 things to know about MIGS

Traditionally glaucoma surgery was indicated in patients that had advanced staged disease meaning that a large percentage of the cells of the optic nerve were damaged irreversibly, causing loss of vision and visual field defects (tunnel vision) due to a lack of response to medical treatments with eye drops or laser therapy, which can decrease the intraocular pressure (IOP).  Another…
María Romero
January 17, 2022

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