Glaucoma Surgery near Kansas City, KS

If left untreated, glaucoma can cause optic nerve damage, vision loss, and total blindness. Early detection is critical when it comes to treating glaucoma. However, surgery may be necessary if detected in later stages or for complex cases. Glaucoma surgery is often performed to decrease the progression of the condition by creating a way for the fluid in the eye to drain better. For more information about glaucoma surgery, contact Heart of America Eye Care at one of our locations in Belton, MO or Shawnee Mission, or Overland Park, KS.

At Heart of America Eye Care, we offer conventional and laser surgical options for glaucoma. Our eye surgeons perform these procedures in a state-of-the-art surgical center in Prairie Village, KS, where they have access to the latest tools and technologies. We are proud to provide the following surgical options:

• Trabeculoplasty: Treats open-angle glaucoma. A laser is used to open clogged channels in the drainage meshwork (the trabecular meshwork) to improve fluid drainage.
• Iridotomy or Iridectomy: Treats open- or narrow-angle glaucoma. A laser creates a hole in the iris so fluid can flow more easily.
• Cycloablation: Treats open-angle glaucoma. A laser is used to treat the part of the eye that connects the iris and choroid to reduce fluid production.
• Trabeculectomy: Treats open- and closed-glaucoma. An incision is made in the white of the eye, and part of the trabecular meshwork is removed to help fluid drain.
• Drainage implant: Two or three iStents® are placed in the eye to allow intraocular fluid to more easily reach the drainage system. This lowers the intraocular pressure and may reduce the need for glaucoma medications.
• Glaucoma Drainage Device: These devices  consist of a tube connected to a plate. The tube is inserted into the eye to route fluid out of the eye and onto the plate, which serves as a reservoir. In this manner, the glaucomatous eye’s faulty natural drainage system can be bypassed and the eye’s pressure is reduced.

It can be scary to be diagnosed with glaucoma. You may fear that you'll lose your eyesight or have difficulty doing everyday tasks. However, glaucoma can be treated with conventional and surgical options that can drastically help slow the progression of the condition. The skilled eye specialists at Heart of America Eye Care are here to help and offer a number of treatment options for glaucoma. For more information about your treatment options, contact any one of our locations in Shawnee Mission or Overland Park, KS, or Belton, MO.