01/12/2026
Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because it often progresses without symptoms. That’s why regular eye exams are your best defense. While there is no cure for glaucoma, there are treatments available to slow the progression of the disease and preserve vision. The most common treatments for glaucoma include:
👀Eye drops: Prescription eye drops can help lower the pressure inside the eye and reduce the risk of further damage to the optic nerve.
👀Laser surgery: Laser trabeculoplasty is a procedure that uses a laser to increase the outflow of fluid in the eye and lower eye pressure.
👀Traditional surgery: In some cases, traditional surgery may be necessary to create a new drainage channel to lower eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.
👀Hydrus microstent: At Petelin Vision, we offer a revolutionary minimally invasive surgical alternative—the Hydrus microstent. The tiny Hydrus implant is so small, it is not even noticeable. During a relatively quick surgical procedure, Dr. Petelin places the implant into the drainage area of the eye using microscopic incisions and advanced equipment. The stent widens the canal where eye fluids would normally drain. If you also have cataracts, we can place the stent at the same time we perform your cataract surgery.
This Glaucoma Awareness Month, take time to protect your vision. You only get one pair of eyes.
Call our office to schedule your eye exam.
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