Laser Eye Surgery of Erie
Goniotomy
A Goniotomy is a Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) which can lower intraocular pressure by improving the outflow dynamics of the eye. It was originally used to treat Glaucoma in children, but has been adapted to treat mild to severe Glaucoma in adults.
A Goniotomy opens the eye’s natural fluid drainage pathway by removing part of the trabecular meshwork. By opening the eye’s natural fluid drainage pathway, the intraocular eye pressure should decrease. There is no need for a stenting device with this procedure. A Goniotomy can be performed with or without Cataract Surgery. The post-operative care and follow-up is similar to Cataract Surgery.
The most common instrument to perform a Goniotomy is a KDB Glide. Below is a diagram demonstrating the removal of the trabecular meshwork.
Treating Your Glaucoma
The iStent® is yet another way to treat mild to moderated glaucoma. The FDA requires this procedure to be performed in conjunction with cataract surgery. If you have already had cataract surgery you are not a candidate for this procedure.
If you have glaucoma, over time your eye’s natural drainage system becomes clogged. iStent® creates a permanent opening through the blockage to improve the eye’s natural fluid outflow. By improving the outflow of fluid in your eye, iStent® is designed to lower and control the pressure within your eye.
The iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent is 20,000 times smaller than the intraocular lens (IOL) your doctor will use to replace your cataracts. By increasing your eye’s ability to drain fluid, this technology is designed to improve the aqueous outflow to safely lower your eye pressure.
If you are a candidate for the iStent® then your surgeon can implant it during your cataract surgery procedure. Once implanted, the iStent® will begin working to safely and effectively manage your eye pressure.
laser eye surgery of erie
Additional Services
Corneal Transplants
Corneal transplants are required for a number of corneal diseases and a variety of other reasons. Before and after transplant,…
read more
Dry Eye
Dry eye occurs when people don’t produce enough tears or the right quality of tears to keep their eyes healthy…
read more
Diabetic Services
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that affects diabetic people and eventually leads to blurry, distorted vision and blindness. When people…
read more
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration or breakdown of the eye’s macula. The macula is a small area in…
read more
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
iStent works like the stents used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. When blood vessels get clogged, a stent creates…
read more
Retinal Surgery
The retina is a thin sheet of nerve tissue in the back of the eye where light rays are focused…
read more
Glaucoma Surgery
A trabeculectomy is an operation performed on patients with glaucoma in whom the disease is progressing despite the current level…
read more
Keratoconus & Corneal Cross Linking
Keratoconus, often referred to as ‘KCN’, is a non-inflammatory eye condition in which the typically round dome-shaped cornea progressively thins…
read more
Glaucoma
Although glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Americans, early detection can prevent you from losing your eyesight. In…