Over the past two decades, glaucoma surgery has undergone rapid transformation, resulting in a growing assortment of therapeutic choices available to glaucoma healthcare providers. The primary objective of all surgical interventions still remains the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) to halt the progression of glaucoma. Advancements in the field of glaucoma surgery aim to achieve this goal while minimizing adverse effects and enhancing the repeatability of procedures. Nonetheless, traditional filtration surgery continues to be the cornerstone of surgical management due to its proven efficacy in advanced glaucoma cases and its extensive track record.

In the September 2023 issue of Mivision, Dr. Aaron Wong and our very own Dr. Ridia Limexplore the advancements in glaucoma surgery and provide an overview of established surgical techniques that continue to be essential tools in the arsenal of Glaucoma Surgeons.

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Dr Lim Glaucoma Mivision Article