The Stent inject is approved for use in Glaucoma patients in Singapore. It is the SMALLEST KNOWN IMPLANT IN THE HUMAN BODY.
Unlike more invasive glaucoma surgeries, Stent preserves 97% of your eye’s natural tissue.
It consists of three micro Titanium Stents (less than 0.5 mm in size) that are surgically injected into the trabecular drainage meshwork within the front chamber of the eye which works by increasing fluid drainage (called aqueous). The Stent creates tiny channels that the aqueous drains through, thereby reducing the eye pressure (Intraocular Pressure, IOP) within the eyeball.
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is a group of surgical procedures designed to lower intraocular pressure by improving the drainage of fluid from the eye. MIGS uses small incisions and microscopic devices or techniques and may be considered for selected glaucoma patients depending on the type and severity of glaucoma.
MIGS works by improving the drainage of aqueous fluid from the eye. Some procedures use a tiny stent to bypass part of the eye’s natural drainage pathway, allowing fluid to flow more effectively and helping reduce intraocular pressure.
MIGS may be considered for selected patients with glaucoma, particularly those with mild to moderate disease or those who have difficulty controlling eye pressure with medication. Suitability depends on factors such as glaucoma type, disease stage, eye pressure, previous treatments, and the health of the eye. An ophthalmologist should assess each patient individually.
Yes. Certain MIGS procedures can be performed during cataract surgery. Combining the procedures may help lower intraocular pressure and can potentially reduce the need for glaucoma medication in appropriately selected patients. Whether combined treatment is appropriate depends on the individual’s glaucoma and cataract status.
No. MIGS is not suitable for every glaucoma patient. The choice of treatment depends on the type and severity of glaucoma, the target intraocular pressure, previous treatment, and other eye-health factors. Patients with more advanced glaucoma may require other surgical approaches when a greater reduction in eye pressure is needed.
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