9 4 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • A U G U S T 2 0 1 9
Traditional glaucoma sur-
geries are effective, but
they are also highly inva-
sive, carry risks and have
long recovery periods.
However, we're now able
to treat some forms of
mild-to-moderate primary
open-angle glaucoma
(POAG) during cataract
surgery through the use of
Micro-Invasive Glaucoma
Surgery (MIGS). The goal
of MIGS is to lower
intraocular pressure (IOP)
with a less invasive and
safer method than
implanting a drainage
device or performing a tra-
beculectomy. MIGS is not used for advanced glaucoma, but it's good
for a lot of patients I take care of who are on drops for glaucoma and
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