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Glaucoma Treatment in Cancun
What is glaucoma surgery like?
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Glaucoma Surgery in Cancún: MIGS Procedures and Advanced Techniques
After a comprehensive evaluation, our specialist selects the most appropriate treatment for each patient with the goal of reducing intraocular pressure, preserving the optic nerve, and lowering the risk of vision loss.
Glaucoma surgeries
Argon Laser Iridoplasty
Laser procedure that reshapes the iris to improve aqueous humor drainage, used in cases of angle closure or alterations in the structure of the iris.SLT Laser (Selective Trabeculoplasty)
Laser treatment that stimulates trabecular cells to improve aqueous humor drainage without damaging tissue, recommended for patients with open-angle glaucoma.YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
A small opening in the iris made with a YAG laser to allow the flow of aqueous humor and prevent angle-closure glaucoma or high eye pressure attacks.
Goniotomy (Ab Interno)
Minimally invasive procedure for treating glaucoma, in which the drainage angle of the eye is opened to improve the flow of aqueous humor and reduce intraocular pressure.SubCyclo Laser (Micropulsed)
Micropulse laser treatment that acts on the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production, indicated for controlling eye pressure in advanced glaucoma.Cycloablation (Continuous Pulse)
Continuous pulse laser procedure that destroys part of the ciliary body to reduce aqueous humor production and lower intraocular pressure, used in glaucoma resistant to other treatments.iStent and iStent Inject Devices
These are small implants used to treat glaucoma. They are inserted during surgery to improve the eye’s natural drainage and lower intraocular pressure. The iStent inject uses two microimplants instead of one, which allows for better pressure control and, in many cases, reduces the need for glaucoma eye drops.
- Surgery with Preserflo Implant
Minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a microtube is placed to improve aqueous humor drainage and control intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma.
- Deep Non-Penetrating Sclerotomy (NPDS)
Filtering surgery creates a drainage pathway without completely perforating the eye, allowing controlled drainage of aqueous humor and reducing eye pressure with a lower risk of complications. Ahmed Valve Placement
Drainage implant that regulates the outflow of aqueous humor and helps reduce intraocular pressure in cases of advanced glaucoma or glaucoma refractory to other treatments.
How is glaucoma diagnosed and monitored over the long term?
Frequently Asked Questions
Glaucoma is progressive damage to the optic nerve, usually caused by elevated intraocular pressure, and is often asymptomatic in its early stages. A glaucoma specialist—a subspecialist in glaucoma—has specific training in the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques, which a general ophthalmologist does not necessarily master. The risk increases after age 40, in people with diabetes, migraines, or a family history of glaucoma. Without treatment, damage to the optic nerve is irreversible—hence the importance of early diagnosis.
No, but it can be managed. The damage already done to the optic nerve is irreversible, but with proper treatment (eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery), the progression can be stopped or significantly slowed.
It is the pressure of the fluid inside the eye. It is the main modifiable risk factor for progressive damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma, which is why it is measured and monitored regularly.
Having relatives with glaucoma significantly increases your risk. If you have relatives with glaucoma, a comprehensive eye exam that includes pupil dilation, intraocular pressure measurement, and optic nerve evaluation (OCT) is recommended, especially if you are over 40 years old. Hereditary glaucoma is often asymptomatic until advanced stages, so early detection is the best form of prevention. Enfoca offers specialized evaluations for patients with a family history of glaucoma, helping to detect the disease in its early stages and provide appropriate follow-up care.
No. MIGS procedures are performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, with a significantly faster recovery time than traditional filtration surgery (trabeculectomy).
Laser treatment (SLT, SubCyclo, YAG iridotomy) is usually the first, less invasive step. Surgery (MIGS or trabeculectomy) is indicated when laser treatment or eye drops fail to adequately control intraocular pressure.
Yes. When a patient has both conditions and the case allows it, MIGS or traditional techniques can be combined with cataract phacoemulsification during the same surgical session, controlling intraocular pressure and improving vision in a single procedure and a single recovery period. At Enfoca in Cancún, we perform combined cataract and glaucoma surgery when the patient is a suitable candidate. This approach allows us to treat both conditions in a single procedure, reducing recovery time and avoiding a second surgery. During the evaluation, the specialist will determine whether this option is the most appropriate based on the type of glaucoma, the stage of the cataract, and each patient’s individual characteristics.
