Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) utilizes tiny
stents to help control the eye pressure or intraocular pressure if you have
glaucoma and have cataracts, and might need cataract surgery. In the U.S., over
20% of patients undergoing cataract surgery have a concurrent diagnosis of
glaucoma, which represents approximately 700,000 patients each year who may be
candidates for this type of glaucoma treatment. Most patients with glaucoma are
treated with eye drops to lower their pressure, have laser treatments for
glaucoma and if necessary have surgery for glaucoma treatment. The problem with
eye drops for glaucoma is that patient compliance is often not consistent and
may be as low as 50% after the first year-thus additional treatment options
such as laser treatment for glaucoma of MIGS might be a better way for some
patients to keep their eye pressure under control.
If you or
someone you know has questions about micro invasive glaucoma surgery for patients with
cataracts and having cataract surgery, please feel free to call Center for Sight at
508-730-2020, visit www.center-for-sight.com or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island
