Canaloplasty After Failed Trabeculectomy
Canaloplasty After Failed Trabeculectomy Given the technical difficulty of canaloplasty combined with unpredictable insurance coverage, it is no surprise that canaloplasty is rarely the “first-line” or primary choice of glaucoma surgeons. As such, trabeculectomy is...Canaloplasty versus Trabeculectomy – Patient Experience
Canaloplasty versus Trabeculectomy Testimonial from a Patient of Dr. David Richardson (San Marino Eye) How does canaloplasty compare to Trabeculectomy? Let John and Mildred share with you their experience. “I didn’t go through it but being his wife I saw first hand...Canaloplasty After Trabeculectomy – Patient Experience
Canaloplasty After Trabeculectomy Testimonial from a Patient of Dr. David Richardson (San Marino Eye) Alvin (with wife, Rose) shares his canaloplasty experience. Alvin had laser surgery and trabeculectomy on both eyes (performed by another surgeon). Sadly, he had lost...Trabeculectomy versus Canaloplasty (TVC study)
Finally, a head-to-head trial comparing the glaucoma surgeries trabeculectomy and canaloplasty [1]. And, the results heavily favor the safety of canaloplasty over trabeculectomy while also showing an impressive intraocular pressure reduction with canaloplasty. Even...1 in 5 Trabeculectomy Patients May End up With Ptosis (Eyelid Droop)
[Note: Image is of a severe ptosis. Most ptosis seen after eye surgery is less severe. | Photo credit: “1852 ptosis patient” by William Bell – http://www.flickr.com/photos/22719239@N04/2260115819. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons.]...Gold Standard Trabeculectomy Dethroned by Canaloplasty
Trabeculectomy is no longer the king. In the Fall of 2015, a German patient advocacy group recognized Canaloplasty as the new “Gold Standard” in the surgical treatment of glaucoma.
Trabeculectomy Glaucoma Surgery
Trabeculectomy Glaucoma Surgery. Part 3 of 12 of “What’s New In Glaucoma Surgery” Presentation, a continuing education course for Optometrists presented by Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist, Dr. David Richardson on May 20, 2015. Trabeculectomy Surgery...Is Trabeculectomy an Option After Canaloplasty?
Is Trabeculectomy an Option After Canaloplasty? Is Trabeculectomy an Option after Canaloplasty? One of the common misconceptions about Canaloplasty is that it eliminates the future option a Trabeculectomy . It’s also, sadly, one of the more common reasons...When Should Trabeculectomy Be Considered?
Enough is now known about Trabeculectomy surgery to recognize that it tends to work better (and carry less risk) for certain groups of people.
