Private Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery
Ms Neeru A. Vallabh provides specialist private assessment and treatment for glaucoma, ocular hypertension and narrow-angle eye conditions.
Treatment is tailored to the individual and may include cataract surgery, glaucoma eye drops, laser treatment, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage implants, or combined cataract and glaucoma procedures where appropriate.
Glaucoma Assessment Treatment and Laser
The only proven way to reduce the risk of further glaucoma damage is to lower the pressure inside the eye. The appropriate treatment depends on the type and severity of glaucoma, the level of eye pressure, changes in the optic nerve or visual field, previous treatment and the individual needs of the patient.
Treatment options may include:
Glaucoma eye drops
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Laser peripheral iridotomy for narrow angles
Cyclodiode laser treatment
Monitoring and treatment of ocular hypertension
Advice regarding glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma surgery may be considered when eye pressure remains too high despite eye drops or laser treatment, when glaucoma continues to progress, or when medication causes significant side effects or is difficult to use consistently.
Ms Vallabh offers a broad range of glaucoma procedures, from minimally invasive glaucoma surgery to established operations for more complex or advanced disease.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, commonly known as MIGS, aims to lower eye pressure with a less invasive approach than traditional glaucoma surgery. Depending on the procedure and the needs of the patient, MIGS may be performed as a standalone treatment or combined with cataract surgery.
Procedures offered include:
Hydrus Microstent
iStent
MINIject
OMNI Surgical System
iTrack Advance
ELIOS
Filtration Surgery and Glaucoma Drainage Implants
Patients with more advanced or complex glaucoma may require an operation that produces a greater reduction in eye pressure. Procedures offered include:
Trabeculectomy
PRESERFLO MicroShunt
Deep sclerectomy
Glaucoma drainage implants including Paul Tube, Ahmed, Eye Watch and Eye Plate
The recommended procedure is selected according to the type and severity of glaucoma, previous eye surgery, target eye pressure and the individual circumstances of the patient.
Arrange a private Glaucoma Surgical assessment
A specialist consultation with Ms Vallabh can establish whether glaucoma surgery is appropriate.
If you also have a cataract your treatment can be planned with both conditions in mind.
Private Insurance Providers
If you require an appointment through an insurance provider, please contact the insurance company in advance to obtain a preauthorisation number.
Please bring the details of your insurance cover to your clinic visit.