Glaucoma Surgery: Types, Benefits & What to Expect

What Is Glaucoma?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:24:44 +0000

A Group of Eye Diseases That Damage the Optic Nerve Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve, the structure that carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Over time, this damage can lead to permanent vision loss if not detected and treated early. Glaucoma often […]

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What Should You Expect During Glaucoma Diagnosis and Testing?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:32:51 +0000

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve through progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells, often without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred. This guide covers who should be screened and why, the specific diagnostic tests used to evaluate glaucoma, how to interpret your results, and what happens […]

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MIGS Overview: What Is Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery?

Gary Wortz MD — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:39:07 +0000

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) refers to a collection of newer surgical techniques designed to lower eye pressure in glaucoma with less trauma than traditional glaucoma surgeries. The goal of all glaucoma surgery is to prevent vision loss by reducing pressure inside the eye. MIGS achieves this by using tiny devices or microscopic instruments and […]

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What Are the Types of Glaucoma and How Do They Differ?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:26:13 +0000

Glaucoma is a group of optic neuropathies characterized by progressive retinal ganglion cell loss that can lead to irreversible blindness if undetected. Each type differs in its underlying mechanism, affected population, symptom presentation, and required treatment approach. This guide covers the distinct glaucoma classifications, their symptoms and risk factors, how the condition is diagnosed, available […]

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MIGS: Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery — Options & Overview

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:28:00 +0000

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a category of procedures defined by an ab interno approach, minimal tissue trauma, and a favorable safety profile compared to traditional filtration surgeries like trabeculectomy and tube shunts. This guide covers the types of MIGS devices and how they work, candidacy and patient selection, benefits and possible risks, medication […]

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What’s New in Combined Glaucoma and Cataract Care?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:43:16 +0000

Combined glaucoma and cataract care is a surgical approach that addresses both conditions in a single operative session, most often by pairing phacoemulsification with a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device to restore lens clarity and improve aqueous outflow simultaneously. This guide covers the clinical rationale for treating both conditions together, how leading MIGS devices […]

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What Are iDose and Sustained Release Implants for Glaucoma?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:42:37 +0000

iDose and sustained release implants for glaucoma are small intracameral devices designed to deliver IOP-lowering medication directly inside the eye over extended periods, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for daily eye drops. This guide covers the iDose TR system and its mechanism of action, the types of sustained release implants available, patient candidacy and […]

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Which Glaucoma Approach Is Best: Goniotomy or Stenting?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:41:49 +0000

Goniotomy and trabecular micro-bypass stenting are two minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) that lower intraocular pressure by targeting the trabecular meshwork, the eye’s primary aqueous humor drainage structure. Each procedure uses a different mechanism: goniotomy excises or incises the tissue directly, while stenting implants a micro-device that bypasses it. This guide covers how each procedure […]

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What Is Cataract Surgery with iStent, Hydrus, or Canaloplasty?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:39:49 +0000

Cataract surgery with iStent, Hydrus, or canaloplasty is a combined procedure that removes the clouded natural lens while simultaneously addressing glaucoma through a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device or technique. Each option targets the eye’s natural drainage system to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and may reduce dependence on daily glaucoma drops. This guide covers […]

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What Are Laser Eye Treatments and What Should You Expect?

Gary Wortz MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:31:37 +0000

Laser eye treatment is a category of refractive surgical procedures that reshape the cornea so light focuses correctly on the retina, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. Procedures such as LASIK, PRK, and SMILE each use a different technique to modify corneal tissue, though all share the goal of improving unaided […]

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