The goal of glaucoma treatment is to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) and slow or prevent additional damage to the optic nerve. Your treatment recommendation will depend on the type of glaucoma, its severity, and your overall eye health.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an in-office laser procedure that helps lower eye pressure by improving the eye's natural drainage system. It is often recommended as a first-line treatment for open-angle glaucoma, and many patients can reduce or even eliminate the need for medications following successful treatment.

Medicated eye drops can help reduce eye pressure by either decreasing fluid production or improving fluid drainage. These medications are often used as temporary or supplemental treatment, although some patients may continue using eye drops as their primary treatment depending on their individual needs.

MIGS procedures are designed to lower eye pressure while minimizing disruption to the eye. These procedures are commonly performed during cataract surgery and may reduce a patient's dependence on glaucoma medications. There are a variety of MIGS options, including stents, canaloplasty, and goniotomy. Your surgeon will tailor the treatment to your eye and the type of glaucoma you have.

For some patients, glaucoma treatment can be performed during cataract surgery. Combining procedures may reduce the number of surgeries needed while helping improve long-term pressure control.

Surgery may be recommended when glaucoma cannot be adequately controlled with laser treatment or medications, or when optic nerve damage continues despite treatment.