Canaloplasty for Glaucoma: Assessment, Benefits and Risks

Canaloplasty is a glaucoma operation designed to improve drainage through the eye’s natural outflow pathway. It is not suitable for every glaucoma type or every stage of disease.

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Assessment and alternatives

Decision-making may consider glaucoma type and severity, eye pressure, optic-nerve and visual-field findings, previous treatment, angle anatomy and other eye conditions. Alternatives can include prescription drops, laser, other minimally invasive procedures, trabeculectomy or drainage devices.

Potential benefits and limitations

The aim is to lower eye pressure and reduce the risk of further optic-nerve damage. The amount of pressure reduction and the future need for medication differ between patients. Existing sight loss is generally not restored, and no success percentage applies to every individual.

Risks and follow-up

Risks include bleeding, inflammation, infection, pressure that remains too high or becomes too low, corneal or lens problems, scarring, further surgery and loss of vision. Regular pressure, optic-nerve and visual-field monitoring remains important.

Read the NHS glaucoma overview. For care coordination, use Revitalize’s assessment route and confirm the named contracted eye specialist, facility and follow-up plan.