What the surgeon does
Dr. Kumar makes a tiny flap in the white of the eye and a small opening under it. Fluid from inside the eye now has a new way out. It collects in a soft, hidden pocket under the upper eyelid (called a bleb). From there the body takes it away. The flap is stitched closed.
Who it is for
People whose eye pressure stays too high on drops, or whose nerve is still getting worse. Surgery cannot undo damage that has happened. It aims to stop it getting worse. Dr. Kumar will tell you what applies to you.
Honest risks
- Common: redness, a sore or scratchy eye, blur for some weeks, and a lump under the lid.
- Pressure that goes too low, or the eye becoming flat or soft. It may need extra care.
- Scarring that blocks the new path, so pressure rises again. Some people need extra treatment later.
- Cataract can form sooner, and in rare cases there can be infection (including of the bleb), bleeding, or loss of sight.
- Call us at once if: pain grows, the eye gets redder, you see pus or discharge, or your sight suddenly drops.