Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital - Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)

Postal Address

P.O. Box 21-096,
Edgeware,
Christchurch, 8143

Glaucoma

Treatment is aimed at improving drainage of the excess fluid in the eye.

Laser Surgery: there are several different glaucoma laser techniques, but all involve aiming a laser beam into the eye which you will see as a bright light, similar to a camera flash.

Trabeculectomy: this is a surgical procedure in which a tiny hole is made in the sclera (white of the eye) that provides an alternative fluid drainage pathway.

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