Understanding the Different Procedures Considered MIGS

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Understanding the Different Procedures
Considered MIGS

• Glaucoma is a medical condition which affects
  optic nerves in the eyes, causing loss of
  vision. Visibility is affected by intraocular
  pressure (IOP), which is the pressure exerted by
  the movement of fluids in the eyes. Factors
  including diet, abnormalities in intraocular
  pressure, genetics, or irregularities in the flow
  of optic fluids cause conditions such as
  glaucoma. Technological advancements have led to
  the development of surgical treatments for
  glaucoma, with the most recommended procedure
  being Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
  (MIGS). Read on to learn more about five
  techniques used during minimally invasive eye
  surgery.
• iStent
• An iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent is a
  medical device inserted into the draining system
  of the eye. It is made of metal titanium and
  coated with heparin, an anticoagulant. iStents
  are the smallest implantable medical devices and
  are used to regulate and improve the outflow of
  optical fluids.
• GATT
• Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy
  lowers intraocular pressure in the trabecular
  meshwork, an area of tissue in the eye located
  around the base of the cornea, responsible for
  draining aqueous humor from the eyes. The
  procedure uses an iTrack microcatheter to bypass
  the natural draining system and is suitable for
  pediatric patients with glaucoma.
• Trabectome
• A Trabectome is a microsurgical device which uses
  heat to excise trabecular meshwork blocking
  fluid outflow. It is inserted through the cornea
  and vaporizes a part of the obstructing
  trabecular meshwork to establish a path for
  optical fluids. Trabectome surgery is often
  performed in combination with cataract surgery
  for patients with a visually significant
  cataract who require further reduction of
  glaucoma medications or IOP.
• XEN Gel Stent
• XEN Gel Stents are used in invasive eye surgery
  to drain aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber
  into the subconjunctival space. This MIGS
  procedure does not require incisions

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and is performed internally by placing the stent
directly underneath the conjunctiva (layer which
covers the sclera) with its inner tip in the
anterior chamber. 5. ECP Endoscopic
cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is performed by
minimally invasive glaucoma surgeons to reduce
intraocular pressure by decreasing the amount of
aqueous humor produced. This is done by
abscising the ciliary processes (which produce
aqueous humor in the eyes) with laser
energy. Final Word It is crucial to regularly
visit an eye care center and consult
ophthalmologists to detect glaucoma in its early
stages as it causes irreversible blindness if
left unchecked. MIGS procedures are used as
treatment for glaucoma as they enhance the
natural outflow of optic fluids, shunt excess
fluid, and regulate fluid production and implant
medication, among other benefits. Reach out to
our glaucoma specialists at 469-505-2020 or
info_at_teceyecare.com for more information on
diabetic eye problems and MIGS procedures. You
can also book an appointment through our
appointment form to visit our eye care center at
Waxahachie, Texas.