Can Cataract Surgery Cure Glaucoma? | Traditional Versus Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery!

So can cataract surgery cure glaucoma? Find out about your glaucoma surgery options such as traditional versus minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and more! We are back with Dr. Sarah Maki, a board-certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist from Arizona Eye Specialists in the Phoenix Metro Area to discuss all things glaucoma surgery.

TIMESTAMPS
00:12 Does Cataract Surgery Cure Glaucoma?
00:55 Treating Glaucoma During Cataract Surgery?
01:33 Favorite MIGS?
02:23 Options for Uncontrolled Glaucoma
03:17 Traditional Glaucoma Surgery
03:54 Combine or separate cataract and glaucoma surgery?

#glaucoma #glaucomasurgery #eyes

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[linkbelt]

Interesting to find out that cataract surgery can have a favorable impact on glaucoma in certain situations.

[MicheleLeeMD]

Thanks for joining me and Dr Maki for our glaucoma series! Let us know if you have any questions, and see you in the next video 🙏

[OldVet]

Thank you for this video. i have Cataract/glaucoma surgery on my left eye (3 Sep) and my right eye on 23 Sep. I was nervous, but your videos have made me feel better about taking them.

[leslynnlewis]

Hello Dr.TaiThank you so much for the info! I was seeing rainbows around lights and extreme haziness like in a smoke filled rm. I thought I had dry eyes, went to the opthalmologist and when he came in the room he looked stressed. He said I had closed angle with eye pressure of 71! He did emergency surgery that day! He said he didn't want me to have a stroke in my eyes cause that would be it! I just turned 62. I take combigan bid and prednisolone acetate qid. I seeclearly with no rainbows present.

[Gstar]

Which gives better longterm results trabeculectomy or valve implant?

[jeffwilson]

Drs Maki and Lee, I’ve had open angle glaucoma for about 34 years now, and recently told by my Ophthalmologist that my cataracts should be addressed with surgery. My Ophthalmologist asked if I wanted iStents implanted during my cataract surgery. I never heard of iStents, but I’m now familiar with the few different types after having researched them. My glaucoma pressures are routinely 14-16, managed with two different glaucoma eye drops.
I’m wondering about the successfulness of the iStent, based on your experience. Are iStents generally considered to be a permanent solution, or a temporary one? I’m trying to decide whether to have the iStents or iStent inject W implanted, even though my glaucoma seems to be well controlled currently.

Thank you for any feedback.
Jeff

[joelb]

You are not kidding when u say too low of pressure in the eye is just as dangerous…I am experiencing this right now ( pressure is 5 to 6) and it’s awful..can’t see anything and in danger of soon losing vision..

[nagababuk]

Good morning Doctor,
If patient have glaucoma and Cataract problems then
Cataract operation with glaucoma operation is better or without glaucoma operation is better
Please inform
Thanking you

[alejandrorodriquez]

I'm wondering where are you guys located I'm in NYC with my son with glaucoma and I like the way you explained I would like to hear your opinion

[thaithaknot]

In regards to astigmatism and lens replacement surgery, apparently there is even a chance of causing it, or worsening it as a side effect? If so, is there any difference between mono-focal and multi-focal lenses in the possibility of this occurring, or not?

[NirajPant]

I am 71 and a patient with Glaucoma, POAG, with a family history, for the last four years; it manifested with water provocation early morning in 2019. The IOP never crossed 16 to 18 and the thickness of Cronea was around 507 and 513um. I was placed on Prostaglandin Analog drops, Travanoprost/Bimatoprost Once a day.

In 2020, one early morning, I lost my vision in the Right Eye and was diagnosed, CRVO, and is being treated with regular monitoring with OCT & periodic intravitreal Administration of Accentrix/Eylea. The Glaucoma Specialist in order to reduce the possibilities of CRVO in the other Eye decided to do Peripheral Iridotomy as well.

I am now on the Carbonic Hydrase Inhibitor group, Brinzolamide eye drops Three times a day; the IOP remain around 14-15 by Applanation Tonometry.

Now I have developed Cataracts in both my eyes and undergoing surgery for that!

Should I be thinking of having Glaucoma Surgery along with the Cataract? Amongst MIGS, where does the BANG stand? What are the other options for surgery if surgery is the right option for me?

I am messaging from India and am from the medical profession but am not an Ophthalmologist!

[FaYeBo]

My pressure in my eyes keep shutting up too high is because of I shot for Diabetic neuropathy they’re gonna give me a little thing put in my eye, but it’s only gonna be one in both of my eyes. They talk about it’s gonna be like 30 minutes.

[kavaleao]

GR3AT AWESOME HELPFUL PODCAST SHOWS! MUCHO MAHALO AND ALOHA'S

[jeanrusso]

Thanks for the valuable information!
Can a patient of Goniotomy and Extracapsular cataract removal resume boxing and wrestling training and sparring after the healing period? Thank you.

[Ramiito]

I had glaucoma but no cataract however my doctor offer me phacoemulsification as an option to lower my IOP and will replace my eyes natural lens. Is this type of surgery clear my vision after?

[THEKING]

Thank you for the video... I have a question is it safe to do cataract surgery with a calm uveitis ( never used steroids )?

[DrMehi]

Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most😊😊

[SteveRichfield]

Cataract surgery on my left eye cured glaucoma in my RIGHT eye!!! I think I actually had white coat ophthalmic hypertension, which was "cured" by experiencing complex "premium" eye surgery, after which a Goldman tonometer was no threat at all.

[DrMehi]

Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤😊😊