Modern glaucoma eye drops are more effective and comfortable than ever. These medications can: 

• Lower eye pressure effectively 

• Reduce fluid production 

• Improve drainage 

• Protect the optic nerve 

This gentle laser treatment offers an alternative or complement to daily eye drops: 

• Quick, comfortable procedure 

• Performed in our office 

• Improves your eye's natural drainage 

• Can reduce or eliminate the need for drops 

• May be repeated if needed 

This revolutionary approach to glaucoma surgery represents one of the most significant advances in glaucoma treatment. MIGS procedures work by creating new pathways for fluid to leave your eye, effectively lowering eye pressure with minimal tissue disruption. 

During MIGS, your surgeon creates a tiny opening—smaller than a grain of sand—using microscopic instruments and advanced visualization techniques. This microsurgical approach allows us to enhance your eye's natural drainage system in one of several ways: 

Through the Eye's Natural Drainage Channel 

Some MIGS procedures target your eye's natural drainage pathway, called the trabecular meshwork. By creating a small opening or placing a microscopic stent in this area, we can help fluid flow more easily out of your eye. Think of it as clearing a clogged drain, allowing fluid to resume its natural outflow path. 

Creating New Drainage Pathways 

Other MIGS techniques create an alternative route for fluid to leave the eye. Using tiny implants or precise surgical techniques, we can establish new channels that bypass any blocked areas, like creating a detour around a traffic jam. 

Benefits of MIGS 

• Extremely small incisions that heal quickly.

• Performed through a tiny corneal incision. 

• Very low risk of complications.

• Rapid visual recovery. 

• Can be combined with cataract surgery.

• Often reduces dependence on glaucoma medications. 

• Preserves other surgical options if needed in the future. 

The MIGS Advantage During Cataract Surgery 

If you have both cataracts and glaucoma, we can often perform MIGS at the same time as your cataract surgery. This combination approach allows you to address both conditions with a single procedure, potentially reducing your need for glaucoma medications while also improving your vision. 

Is MIGS Right for You? 

MIGS may be an excellent option if you: 

• Have mild to moderate glaucoma 

• Are using multiple eye drops to control your eye pressure 

• Are planning to have cataract surgery 

• Want a safer alternative to traditional glaucoma surgery 

• Prefer a less invasive surgical approach