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The eye has multiple chambers, and each one is filled with different fluid. In the anterior chamber of the eye, the aqueous fluid is in constant exchange, circulating in and out. But sometimes there’s an obstruction or an inadequate output, and the intraocular pressure starts to rise. This may happen in glaucoma, for example.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, or MIGS, is a modern procedure that increases patient safety and reduces considerably the chance of adverse events.
MIGS can be divided into several types. According to the therapeutic approach, we can divide them into the following categories:
There are different procedures, each one with an application and special techniques. Here’s a brief summary of the most important:
These procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, and reduce the need of more invasive techniques to reduce intraocular pressure. They also reduce the medication burden of glaucoma and intraocular hypertension without a long list of adverse events.
After a thorough examination, our team at Texas Eye and Cataract will help you determine which you may be a candidate for.
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