Question
My child has been born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always cry. How many days of hospitalization are required for glaucoma surgery?
Answer
If a patient has chronic glaucoma, they generally need to be treated with filtering surgery, such as trabeculectomy. This type of surgery requires approximately a week’s hospital stay. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, and post-surgery, it’s important to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular monitoring of intraocular pressure and careful observation of the filtering bleb’s condition. In daily life, it’s essential to relax the mind, avoid excessive stress, work overtime less often, and do not drink excessive amounts of water at one time.