WHAT IS IT?
SYMPTOMS?
HOW TO DIAGNOSE?
TREATMENT OPTIONS?
Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve and is the most common cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It gives no symptoms until a late stage is reached, which is why several patients are diagnosed with an already significant degree of visual impairment.
To avoid this, an early diagnosis, achieved through regular ophthalmological testing, is key. Treatment must be individualized to each patient, ranging from drops, laser and/or surgery.
More information can be found in the video.
WHAT IS IT?
HOW TO TREAT?
WHEN TO OPERATE?
POST SURGICAL CARE?
Cataract is an age-related opacification of an intraocular lens, and its treatment requires surgery. The best timing and type of surgery depend on each individual patient.
More information on cataract, its surgery and surgical recovery can be found in the video.
WHEN TO OPERATE?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS?
POST SURGICAL CARE?
Trabeculectomy is the most frequently performed glaucoma surgery. However, it is not the best surgical option for all types of glaucoma. It is important to know how it works, what are the most frequent complications and how the surgical recovery should take place.
More information on trabeculectomy can be found in the video.
WHEN TO OPERATE?
WHAT ARE THESE DEVICES?
HOW ARE THEY PLACED?
POST SURGICAL CARE?
Drainage devices (also called long-tubes or posterior drainage devices) are a surgical option for glaucoma. They are usually reserved for advanced disease stages, several times after other surgeries have already been performed. Nonetheless, specific patients might require this procedure at an earlier stage.
It is important to know how these devices work, the potential complications and how the post-surgery recovery will take place.
More information on drainage devices can be found in the video.
WHEN IS IT APPROPRIATE?
ARE THERE ADVANTAGES?
WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE?
IS IT PAINFUL?
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a first-line treatment option for glaucoma in many patients. When effective, it can decrease or even eliminate the need to place eye drops. It can also delay the need for more invasive surgical interventions.
It is important to know how it works, the different steps of the procedure and how the recovery will take place.
More information on SLT can be found in the video.
FOR WHICH TYPES OF GLAUCOMA?
WHEN SHOULD IT BE DONE?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Laser iridotomy is usually performed in the outpatient clinic, without the need to go to the operating room. It is usually indicated in cases of narrow angle or closed-angle glaucoma. It is a fast and safe procedure. Nonetheless, each patient should get to know how it works, which complications may arise and how the recovery will take place.
More information on iridotomy can be found in the video.
WHY ARE THEY DONE?
IN WHICH DISEASES?
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
IS IT PAINFUL?
Intravitreal injections are used to administer drugs inside the eye. They are indicated in several diseases, especially when there is fluid leakage from blood vessels to the retina, which leads to vision loss.
Despite being a fast and safe procedure, it is important to know how they are done and be aware of the signs for potential complications.
More information on intravitreal injections can be found in the video.
