Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent blindness worldwide, and the most dangerous aspect is that it often has no early symptoms. Known as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve, usually due to elevated eye pressure. Lions Medical Complex in Gulberg, Lahore, provides comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis, medical management, laser treatment, and surgical intervention to protect your vision before it is too late.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterised by damage to the optic nerve the critical nerve that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, this damage is caused by an abnormal increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). Once vision is lost due to glaucoma, it cannot be restored. This makes early detection and prompt treatment absolutely essential.
Types of Glaucoma:
• Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): The most common type. Fluid drains too slowly from the eye, gradually increasing pressure. No pain, no early symptoms vision loss begins at the periphery.
• Angle-Closure Glaucoma (Acute): Drainage is suddenly blocked, causing a rapid rise in eye pressure. This is a medical emergency with symptoms including severe eye pain, headache, nausea, blurred vision, and halos around lights.
• Normal-Tension Glaucoma: Optic nerve damage despite normal eye pressure levels.
• Congenital Glaucoma: Present at birth or developing in early childhood.
• Secondary Glaucoma: Caused by another eye condition, injury, or medication (especially steroids).
Risk Factors for Glaucoma:
• Age over 40 (risk doubles every 10 years after 60)
• Family history of glaucoma
• Elevated intraocular eye pressure
• Diabetes mellitus
• Long-term use of steroid eye drops or medications
• Previous eye injury or surgery
• Severe short-sightedness (myopia)
Glaucoma Diagnosis at Lions Medical Complex
Early, accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective glaucoma management. Our diagnostic workup includes:
• Tonometry: Measures intraocular pressure (IOP)
• Pachymetry: Measures corneal thickness (important for accurate IOP interpretation)
• Gonioscopy: Examines the drainage angle of the eye
• Visual Field Testing (Perimetry): Detects peripheral vision loss
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): High-resolution imaging of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer
• Optic Disc Examination: Assessment of optic nerve health
Glaucoma Treatment Options at Lions Medical Complex
Treatment aims to lower eye pressure and prevent further optic nerve damage. The approach depends on the type and severity of glaucoma:
1. Medical Treatment (Eye Drops)
Prescription eye drops are usually the first line of treatment. They work by either reducing fluid production in the eye or improving drainage. Regular use as prescribed is essential missing doses can allow pressure to rise and cause further damage.
2. Laser Treatment
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): Uses laser energy to improve fluid drainage from the eye. Safe, effective, and can be repeated.
• Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): Creates a small opening in the iris to relieve acute angle-closure glaucoma.
• Laser Cyclophotocoagulation: Reduces fluid production by treating the ciliary body.
3. Surgical Treatment
When medications and laser fail to adequately control eye pressure, surgery is recommended:
• Trabeculectomy: The most common glaucoma surgery. A small flap is created in the sclera (white of the eye), creating a new drainage channel to lower eye pressure.
• Glaucoma Drainage Implants (Tube Shunts): A tiny tube is implanted to drain excess fluid from the eye. Used in complex or refractory cases.
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): Newer micro-surgical techniques with faster recovery and fewer complications.
Why Choose Lions Medical Complex for Glaucoma Treatment in Lahore?
✅ Comprehensive diagnostic services including OCT and visual field testing
✅ All treatment options: eye drops, laser, and surgery under one roof
✅ Experienced glaucoma specialists with years of surgical expertise
✅ Regular follow-up monitoring to track disease progression
✅ Affordable treatment with support available for deserving patients
✅ Centrally located in Gulberg, Lahore
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Glaucoma Treatment Lahore
A: Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be effectively controlled. Treatment prevents further vision loss by lowering eye pressure and protecting the optic nerve. Vision that is already lost, however, cannot be recovered.
A: Glaucoma surgery is performed under local anaesthesia, so the procedure itself is not painful. Some discomfort, redness, and watering of the eye is expected during recovery, but this is manageable with prescribed medications.
A: People over 40, or those with risk factors (family history, diabetes, high eye pressure), should have a comprehensive glaucoma check every 1–2 years. If glaucoma is diagnosed, more frequent monitoring is required.
A: You cannot always prevent glaucoma, but regular eye examinations allow early detection and treatment before significant vision loss occurs. This is why annual eye checks are critical, especially for high-risk groups.
Protect Your Vision – Book a Glaucoma Consultation at Lions Medical Complex
Glaucoma is permanent, but preventable blindness is not. Early action saves sight. Schedule your glaucoma screening today with our specialist team in Gulberg, Lahore.
Call us: 0333 3320256 | 
7-8/B Main Market, Gulberg II, Lahore | 
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
