Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you cure an open angle glaucoma by surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: As the angle where fluids circulate is open curgery can not help.
Answered 8/2/2014
3.8k views
Open angle glaucoma: This problem rarely requires surgery. It usually responds well to topical eyedrops such as Xallatan, Alpha blocker drops or Cosopot. In rare severe cases that are not responding to treatment, surgery might be necessary. It is a difficult surgery.
Answered 8/2/2014
3.8k views
Stabilizable: Unfortunately, we don't have a surgical/medical cure for glaucoma. The current treatments are very effective and provide a tremendous stabilizing influence on glaucomatous disease. Glaucoma requires chronic and diligent life long care to assure that visual function remains as high as possible throughout life. I remain optimistic about medical/surgical research on better treatment strategies.
Answered 1/10/2016
1.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Expert opinion - should my narrow angle glaucoma improve if I have cataract surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it still unsafe to take antihistamines in patients with angle-closure glaucoma even after surgery and laser treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My mom (63) who just diagnosed of acute angle glaucoma, had a laser surgery on one eye. How long does she have to wait before she can travel by plane?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Should I have a laser iridotomy before i develop glaucoma? During a recent eye exam, my doctor told me that I have narrow angles and told me about a surgery that i can have now to prevent acute glaucoma when i'm older. Do i need to be concerned at age 34,
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Is 75 too old for glaucoma medication to be effective? My father was just diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. If he has laser surgery to correct the problem, will he be at risk of developing the condition again in the future?
How effective is argon laser trabeculoplasty as a glaucoma treatment? I have primary open-angle glaucoma and my doctor has recommended argon laser trabeculoplasty surgery. Is this an effective glaucoma treatment? Are there any serious risks or side effect
Are there surgeries for open angle glaucoma that will stop its progression permanently?
In mild stage open angle glaucoma in 1 eye is it safe to have lasik surgery. Is there a risk it will permanently raise eye pressure & treatment change?
Could my narrow angle glaucoma improve if I had cataract surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
