What is the Best Way to Treat Your Glaucoma?

Just like many other components of your health, your vision health becomes vulnerable to new problems as you age. From the sudden need for reading glasses to more significant issues like cataracts, your eyes will most likely demand more care and attention over time. Glaucoma, a family of diseases that damage the optic nerve and prevent the eye and brain from communicating, is a very common issue that can ultimately lead to blindness if left untreated. Fortunately, there are many innovative glaucoma treatments available.
Cyclo G6 Laser
The Cyclo G6 Laser is one of the newest ground-breaking achievements in glaucoma treatment. The entire system is dedicated to treating glaucoma for patients who have not experienced success with eye drops but do not want to undergo surgery. Its tissue-sparing technology is capable of reducing intraocular pressure by 30 to 40 percent without the need for incisions or implants. Overall, the Cyclo G6 Laser offers a way to for patients to extend or even eliminate the need for surgery while still improving and protecting their vision.
Kahook Goniotomy Procedure
This minimally invasive glaucoma procedure uses a single-use ophthalmic blade called the Kahook Dual Blade to safely, effectively, and easily relieve glaucoma symptoms. A surgeon makes an opening in the trabecular meshwork, which is a group of very small canals where fluid leaves the eye. By creating this new opening, fluid is able to flow out of the eye and relieve pressure. The Kahook Goniotomy procedure allows patients to reduce their reliance on eye drops and enjoy the benefits of reduced intraocular pressure.
Xen Gel Stent
Known as the Xen45, this new surgical option is an excellent choice for patients who have received previous glaucoma treatments without any successful results. It consists of a soft, narrow stent made of collagen and a preloaded injector. The stent is implanted into the eye using the preloaded injector through an incision in the cornea. The stent is so small and narrow that it can barely be seen alongside the face of Franklin D. Roosevelt on a dime. Xen45 treats glaucoma symptoms by relieving the abnormally high pressure that is commonly responsible for vision loss and blindness. It creates a new pathway for aqueous flow to a safer and more productive space within the eye.
Not every eye doctor can provide these innovative and cutting-edge treatments. The Eye Clinic of Florida, led by Dr. Ahad Mahootchi in Zephyrhills, Florida, was one of the first practices in the Tampa Bay area to offer Cyclo G6 Laser and the Xen Gel stent. Call (813) 779–3338 to make your first appointment at The Eye Clinic of Florida now and benefit from the expertise and compassion that Dr. Mahootchi has to offer.
