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3 Types of MIGS: How Surgeons Treat Glaucoma During Cataract Surgery

Most glaucoma patients assume they’ll be on IOP-lowering eye drops for life. What many don’t know is that a minimally invasive procedure can be performed right alongside cataract surgery with minimal added risk.

In this short from Eye Surgery Today, surgeons explain the three primary MIGS mechanisms — trabecular stenting, goniotomy, and canaloplasty — how each one lowers intraocular pressure, and why reducing medications may be more achievable than patients expect.

Watch more surgeon-led eye education on the Eye Surgery Today channel.

This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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The educational content and views presented are solely those of the participating physicians, whom are not being compensated for their time. This program receives support from Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Alcon and RxSight.

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