GLAUCOMA SURGERY WITH MINI SHUNT
When surgery in the operating room is needed to treat glaucoma, your ophthalmologist uses fine microsurgical instruments to create a new drainage channel for the aqueous fluid to leave the eye. Surgery is recommended if your ophthalmologist feels it is necessary to prevent further damage to the optic nerve. As with laser surgery, surgery in the operating room is typically an outpatient procedure.
The Ex-PRESS Mini Shunt
At ECI, most glaucoma procedures are performed with the Ex-PRESS mini shunt. Using this type of controlled-flow channel, the likelihood of postoperative complications is 
possibly reduced. Nonetheless, in most cases, glaucoma surgery is recommended only when eye drops and laser procedures have been inadequate to control your glaucoma.
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Ex-PRESS mini shunt, visit www.optonol.com.