Treatment Duration
15 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
₹ 23,000
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A good vision depends on a healthy eye canal system through which a fluid known as 'aqueous humour' flows and drains out. But sometimes, resistance arises within this channel which disrupts the flow of aqueous humour and blocks it. This can result in blurred vision or loss of sight. Such a condition can be treated through Iridotomy.
Iridotomy is an eye procedure that treats the condition caused due to the building of intraocular pressure inside the eyes. This happens due to the inability of aqueous humour to drain out of the eyes.
To prevent sudden rise in eye pressure (Acute glaucoma)
The flow and drainage of aqueous humour are essential for the normal working of vision. But sometimes, the Iris moves forward, blocking the channels of drainage. This condition is known as closed-angle Glaucoma (मोतियाबिंद), where the space between the Cornea and Iris gets closed in many areas. Due to this condition, the Schlemm canal cannot deliver aqueous humour to the blood vessels, and results in pressure building up. As a result, the patient experiences the following symptoms:
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If the procedure is delayed, the intraocular pressure builds up inside the eye due to blocked drainage, which can be dangerous. It may:
Sometimes, the pressure builds up rapidly inside the eye which is an emergency condition. Any delay in such cases can lead to permanent blindness.
However, the treatment is not an emergency for everyone. If a patient has less than a half-closed angle between Cornea and Iris and the pressure is also less, they are in a low-risk zone. In this case, Iridotomy acts as a preventive treatment.
Depending on the severity of intraocular pressure building up in your eye, a surgeon will equip you with a suitable treatment plan. The surgeon may first prescribe some eye drops and oral medications to decrease the amount of fluid made in your eyes. These drugs will bring the pressure down to the desired level, followed by laser and surgical procedures described as under:
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Procedure
Trabeculectomy
Drainage Tubes Procedure
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
First Follow up Treatment
You should see a doctor if:
Last Updated on: 14 May 2022
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