Question
I am currently undergoing treatment for glaucoma and would like to know about the cost of glaucoma treatment.
Answer
Glaucoma is an eye disease characterized by sustained or intermittent increases in intraocular pressure, which, if not treated promptly, can lead to complete blindness. The basic method of treating glaucoma is medication, but when medication fails to control intraocular pressure or the patient cannot tolerate the side effects of medication, surgical treatment may be considered. Open-angle glaucoma is usually treated with surgery only when medication is ineffective, while closed-angle glaucoma is recommended for early surgery. Surgery carries the risk of potential complications and it is generally advised to undergo surgery on one eye at a time.