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Glaucoma Surgery in Tijuana: when it's needed and how the process works

By Dr. Ricardo Mata Hofmann — Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery

Glaucoma Surgery in Tijuana: when it's needed and how the process works

Most of my glaucoma patients control their eye pressure with drops or laser (SLT). But when that's not enough, several surgical options exist depending on each person's type and stage of glaucoma —and choosing the right technique matters as much as the surgery itself.

Why this matters to me: I have expertise in more glaucoma procedures than most surgeons in Tijuana —Ahmed valve, Paul valve, PreserFlo, trabeculotomy, goniosynechialysis, GATT and Kahook Dual Blade, among others. This lets me always choose the most appropriate technique for your case, instead of offering you the only one I know.

Here's how we decide on and perform your glaucoma surgery

1
Diagnosis and prior monitoring. Optic nerve tomography (OCT) and visual field testing to confirm the stage and progression of your glaucoma.
2
We define the most appropriate technique together. Ahmed valve, Paul valve, PreserFlo, trabeculotomy, goniosynechialysis, GATT or Kahook Dual Blade, based on your specific case.
3
Written quote and instructions. Costs and pre-surgery instructions, with no surprises.
4
Surgery day. With specific care depending on the technique chosen for your case; it generally requires a few days of relative rest.
5
No-cost post-surgical kit. Starter treatment drops from the moment you leave the clinic.
6
One month of follow-up visits at no cost. Glaucoma requires lifelong monitoring, so I closely follow your eye pressure and optic nerve health.

If drops or laser aren't controlling your eye pressure as well as before, I invite you to schedule your evaluation so we can define the next step together.

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