Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
A procedure that creates a new drainage pathway in the eye to relieve pressure caused by glaucoma.
What is Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)?
A trabeculectomy treats glaucoma, a condition where increased pressure within the eye can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss if not controlled. Your surgeon creates a small, new drainage channel in the eye, allowing excess fluid to drain more effectively and reducing the internal eye pressure that glaucoma causes. This is generally considered when eye drops and other treatments have not adequately controlled your eye pressure. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, with careful monitoring afterward to ensure the new drainage pathway is functioning as intended.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Glaucoma with eye pressure not adequately controlled by medication
- Progressive optic nerve damage despite other treatments
- Glaucoma that has not responded to laser treatment
- A need to prevent further vision loss from uncontrolled eye pressure
- Advanced glaucoma requiring more aggressive pressure control
How does this procedure help?
By creating a more effective drainage pathway, trabeculectomy can significantly lower eye pressure and help protect your remaining vision from further glaucoma-related damage. While it does not reverse vision already lost, controlling eye pressure is the key factor in preventing further deterioration. Your ophthalmologist will closely monitor your eye pressure and healing in the weeks following surgery to ensure the new drainage pathway is working effectively.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
3–7 days
Compared to Canada / USA
85–90% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
70–85% less
Context
Eye surgeries including LASIK and cataract procedures are typically performed within 3–7 days of assessment in India's private eye hospitals — compared to 3–12 month waits in Canada.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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