Basics of Glaucoma

Basics of Glaucoma

surgery. If the patient’s glaucoma is poorly controlled, the surgeon may elect to address the glaucoma by

combining glaucoma filtering surgery with the cataract surgery.

Cyclodestruction:

In cyclodestruction, the ciliary body, the gland that produces the fluid, is partially

destroyed to decrease the amount of fluid produced in the eye. The decrease in the amount of fluid

production assists in decreasing the intraocular pressure of the patient.

CONCLUSION

Because glaucoma is among the leading causes of blindness in the United States, physicians and allied

health personnel necessarily focus a great deal of attention on fighting this vision-altering disease.

Understanding the definition of glaucoma, the diagnostic testing required, and the various treatment

methods available is critical to helping patients battle the disease and maintain a high quality of life.