Non-invasive blue water surgeries
Non-penetrating Glaucoma Surgery (Non-Penetrating Glaucoma Surgery) is an important development in the treatment of glaucoma, as it provides an effective solution to reduce intraocular pressure while reducing complications associated with conventional surgeries. This type of surgery is a suitable option for many patients with chronic glaucoma.
What is meant by non-invasive blue water surgery
It is a surgery in which Lowering intraocular pressure without completely penetrating the inner membrane of the eye (Without direct opening of the anterior chamber of the eye), which makes it safer compared to invasive surgeries such as trabeculectomy (Trabeculectomy).
The most famous of these surgeries:
Treatment with non-penetrating sclerectomy (Deep Sclerectomy)
Drainage channel under the sclera (Viscocanalostomy)
Advantages of non-invasive surgeries
Effectively reduce intraocular pressure
✅ Significantly reduced risk of infection or complications
✅ Rapid stabilization of the eye after surgery
✅ Does not require a long stay in the hospital
✅ Suitable for patients who do not respond well to drug therapy
How does Dr. Hazem Helmy perform these surgeries
With his long experience in Glaucoma Surgery, Dr. Hazem Helmy uses precision instruments and microscopic techniques to perform these operations with minimal intervention and excellent results.
The main steps include:
Thoroughly prepare the sclera layer (the white layer of the eye)
Opening new drainage channels or expanding natural channels
The use of substances that help keep the new ducts from clogging (such as gel or medical viscous liquid)
Suitable cases for non-invasive surgery
Patients suffering from Primary chronic open-angle glaucoma
Patients who cannot tolerate the complications of conventional surgery
Patients who are elderly or have other diseases that increase the risk of wound healing
Patients with severe sensitivity to glaucoma drops or drug therapeutic failure
What is the difference between this surgery and traditional surgery
🔹 Non-invasive surgery does not open the eye from the inside, which reduces the risk of infection, bleeding and other complications. But they may be less effective in some advanced cases, and the doctor determines the most suitable ones for each case.
Is this surgery suitable for all patients
🔹 Not for all cases, and Dr. Hazem Helmy evaluates each patient individually to determine whether non-invasive surgery is a suitable option for him.
Steps::
Implantation of small stents inside the natural channels of the eye.
Promote the discharge of pure liquid through these stents.
Results: reduction of intraocular pressure while reducing the need for the use of pharmacological drugs.
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