Drops or No Drops? The Hydrus Implant is a Game Changer for Glaucoma.
High blood pressure. Family history of glaucoma. African, Hispanic, or Asian heritage. Suffereing from diabetes.
All of the above factors put you at a higher risk of developing glaucoma, a group of eye conditions related to elevated pressure in the eye. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 40. Luckily, a new and innovative procedure called Hydrus Microstent implant has come to Arizona and can now be performed during cataract surgery by renowned eye surgeon and consecutive 15year winner of the Phoenix Top Doctor award, Dr. Paul Petelin.
The Hydrus Microstent is safe, effective, and minimally invasive
Most cases of glaucoma are caused by poor drainage in the eye leading to fluid and pressure build-up. Over time, this increased pressure damages the optic nerve, leading to permanent vision loss. Left untreated, glaucoma can cause blindness.
The tiny Hydrus implant is so small, that after combined cataract surgery and Hydrus implantation, it is not even noticeable. 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. Along with your pristine cataract surgical outcome, the Hydrus Microstent safely drains fluid from your eye, protecting you from complications and vision loss associated with glaucoma.
Hydrus may eliminate the need for medicated eye drops for glaucoma
Most glaucoma patients rely on medication to control the pressure in their eye and prevent serious complications of glaucoma. As it often takes more than one type of eye drop to treat glaucoma, many patients feel frustrated and the process and cost. Some of the medicated eyedrops often have undesirable side effects.
The Hydrus Microstent can greatly reduce and even eliminate your reliance on eye drops for glaucoma. In one study, 78% of people who received the Hydrus implant were drop-free two years after their procedure!
Hydrus can replace surgery for glaucoma
The Hydrus Microstent procedure offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical treatments for glaucoma. With fewer complications and a faster recovery time, Dr. Petelin’s Hydrus patients are back to normal activities in just a few days.
Say Goodbye to Cataracts, too!
Do you need cataract surgery, anyway? Many cataract surgery patients opt to have the Hydrus Microstent placed at the same time. This allows them to be safely and conveniently treated for both cataracts and glaucoma in one minimally invasive procedure.
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with glaucoma, have a family history of it, and/ or are currently using a glaucoma eye drop(s), you may be a candidate for the combined procedure. Schedule an appointment with one of the medical eye specialists at Petelin Vision by calling 480-483-8882 or visiting www.petelinvision.com.