Question
My child was born soon and their eyes always tear up, and they tend to cry a lot. Can’t late-stage glaucoma be treated with surgery?
Answer
Generally, surgery is not recommended for the treatment of late-stage glaucoma. The surgery for late-stage glaucoma is highly risky. The eye structure in late-stage glaucoma has been destroyed, and patients may experience complications such as swelling or kidney function damage. Even if treated with surgery, it is difficult to control the intraocular pressure after the operation, and it is challenging to fully restore vision. Moreover, there is also a risk of skin breakdown during the surgical process.