Trabeculectomy in Oklahoma City, OK

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What Is Trabeculectomy?

Trabeculectomy is a type of glaucoma surgery that helps reduce intraocular pressure by creating a small drainage flap in the eye to allow excess fluid to escape, thus lowering pressure and preventing further vision loss. At BVA Advanced Eye Care, this procedure is commonly performed for patients with advanced glaucoma who haven't responded to other glaucoma surgery or treatment options. Trabeculectomy can be an effective solution to manage glaucoma and protect your vision for the long term. To learn more about trabeculectomy and if it's right for you, contact any of our locations in or around Oklahoma City, OK.

How Is Trabeculectomy Performed?

Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure where a small flap is created in the sclera (the white part of the eye) to allow fluid to drain from inside the eye, reducing intraocular pressure. In some cases, an EX-PRESS® Shunt, a tiny stainless steel device, is implanted to facilitate this drainage more precisely and efficiently. The shunt helps control fluid buildup, directing it to a reservoir formed beneath the eye's outer layer. This procedure, performed at BVA Advanced Care locations in and around Oklahoma City, OK, is often used to treat advanced glaucoma when other treatments have been ineffective.

What Are the Benefits of Trabeculectomy?

Trabeculectomy offers significant benefits for glaucoma patients by reducing intraocular pressure and preventing further vision loss.

  • Effectively lowers eye pressure
  • Helps prevent the progression of glaucoma
  • Reduces the need for glaucoma medications
  • Can be combined with other glaucoma treatments
  • Provides long-term pressure control for advanced cases

Restore Your Vision

If you're struggling with high eye pressure and glaucoma, trabeculectomy could be the solution you need for long-term relief. At BVA Advanced Care, we specialize in advanced glaucoma treatments to help protect your vision and quality of life. Contact us today at any of our Edmond, Norman, or Shawnee, OK locations to schedule your consultation and explore how trabeculectomy can help manage your glaucoma.

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