Will Canaloplasty Cure My Glaucoma?
No. To date there is no cure for glaucoma. The best any treatment can do is to halt (or slow) the progression of this disease. The closer the IOP to 8mmHg, the better (below that and the eye can lose vision from the pressure being too low). Studies have shown that for most glaucoma patients an IOP of less than 15mmHg can be protective (a goal often achieved with Canaloplasty). Some forms of glaucoma (such as advanced, low tension, or normal tension glaucoma) require IOPs of less than 12mmHg in order to avoid loss of vision. Only your eye surgeon can determine what your eye’s goal should be.
Dr. David Richardson is among a select group of ophthalmologists in California offering Canaloplasty as a treatment option for his glaucoma patients. Canaloplasty is a newer, safer surgical glaucoma treatment which has been successfully helping many glaucoma patients worldwide control their eye pressure (IOP) – many who after surgery no longer need their eye drops (view 3 year results). Find out if you qualify for Canaloplasty. Learn More About Canaloplasty
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