Medical articles of Trabeculectomy

18/02/2025
Mr John Brookes
Ophthalmologist
All about trabulectomy
On hand to explain what a trabulectomy procedure entails and when it is typically required is renowned consultant ophthalmologist, Mr John Brookes.
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03/10/2023
Mr Francesco Stringa
Ophthalmologist
What you should know about glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition which affects the optic nerve and if left untreated, can cause blindness. Highly-esteemed consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Francesco Stringa details the principal causes and symptoms of glaucoma and discusses how effective and timely treatment can be sight-saving.
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21/11/2022
Mr Atul Bansal
Ophthalmologist
Trabectome surgery to treat glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes the progressive loss of fibres in the optic nerve, whose proper functioning is essential for clear vision. This is caused by a high level of intraocular pressure in the eye. To treat glaucoma, and prevent further deterioration of the vision, the intraocular pressure needs to be lowered, which can be achieved in various ways. Mr Atul Bansal, leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon and glaucoma specialist, explains how trabectome surgery is used to treat glaucoma.
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09/02/2022
Miss Anna Bhan
Ophthalmologist
All you need to know about trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma
In this article, Miss Anna Bhan explains in expert detail exactly what trabeculectomy surgery for glaucoma entails, details the success rate of the operation, and reveals what the recovery time will involve.
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19/07/2021
Mr Sundeep Kheterpal
Ophthalmologist
Is MIGS with the Glaukos iStent® safe and effective?
In our latest article, leading consultant ophthalmologist, Mr Sundeep Kheterpal, provides a detailed insight into minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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28/06/2019
Dr Richard Lee
Ophthalmologist
Trabeculectomy: is it the commonest way to treat glaucoma?
There's a number of ways to treat glaucoma from eye drops to laser surgery. We've asked one of our leading eye specialists Dr Richard Lee if trabeculectomy is the best way to treat the eye condition and whether you're left with scarring afterwards.
07/02/2019
Mr Suman Biswas
Ophthalmologist
What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common cause of vision loss. It can develop over time, slowly chipping away at the individual’s eyesight. But what exactly is this condition? We asked leading ophthalmologist Mr Suman Biswas for answers.
27/11/2018
Mr John Brookes
Ophthalmologist
Understanding glaucoma in children
Paediatric glaucoma is a rare condition, however, it can be visually significant for the children it affects. Unlike older adults, who are usually at risk of developing glaucoma, children who present with this condition have more years of life ahead of them, and therefore treatment and preserving vision is extremely important. How glaucoma is treated in children can differ, and here Mr John Brookes, a leading ophthalmic surgeon explains the various treatments available and the most recent innovations made in this field.
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