Just like your joints are vulnerable to arthritis as you age, your vision is vulnerable to problems over time. If you’re lucky, you’ll experience nothing more than a bit of near- or far-sightedness, but if you’re like millions of Americans, you’ll one day develop glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a family of diseases that damage the optic nerve and prevent the eye and brain from communicating. It’s a serious issue that shouldn’t be neglected, especially since it can ultimately lead to blindness if left untreated. Luckily, there are many innovative glaucoma treatments available when you need them.
Cyclo G6 Laser
The Cyclo G6 Laser is one of the newest achievements in glaucoma treatment. The entire system is dedicated to treating glaucoma for patients who have not experienced success with eye drops but do not want to undergo surgery. It uses gentle technology capable of reducing intraocular pressure by 30 to 40 percent without the need for incisions or implants. If you want to extend or even eliminate the need for surgery while still improving and protecting your vision, Cyclo G6 Laser treatment is a perfect choice.
Kahook Goniotomy Procedure
This minimally invasive glaucoma procedure uses a Kahook Dual Blade to safely, effectively, and easily relieve glaucoma symptoms. Your surgeon makes an opening in the trabecular meshwork, which is a group of very small canals where fluid leaves the eye. This new opening allows fluid to flow out of the eye and relieve pressure. You can expect the The Kahook Goniotomy procedure to reduce your reliance on eye drops.
Xen Gel Stent
Known as the Xen45, the Xen Gel Stent is a new surgical option for patients who have received previous glaucoma treatments without any successful results. It consists of a soft, narrow stent made of collagen and a preloaded injector. The stent is implanted into the eye using the preloaded injector through an incision in the cornea.
The stent is so small and narrow that it can barely be seen alongside the face of Franklin D. Roosevelt on a dime. Xen45 treats glaucoma symptoms by relieving the abnormally high pressure that is commonly responsible for vision loss and blindness. It delivers real results!
Treat Your Glaucoma Now
Not every eye doctor can provide these innovative and cutting-edge treatments. The Eye Clinic of Florida, led by Dr. Ahad Mahootchi in Zephyrhills, Florida, was one of the first practices in the Tampa Bay area to offer Cyclo G6 Laser and the Xen Gel stent. Call (813) 779-3338 to make your first appointment at The Eye Clinic of Florida now and benefit from the expertise and compassion that Dr. Mahootchi has to offer.