Trabeculectomy Treatment in India

Vihaan Jones, a 58-year-old high school...

Vihaan Jones, a 58-year-old high school art teacher, had been managing open-angle glaucoma for over a decade with daily eye drops. Recently, he noticed his peripheral vision becoming increasingly blurry, making it difficult to see his students' work during critiques. Despite faithfully using his medication, his intraocular pressure (IOP) readings at his ophthalmologist's office remained stubbornly high, creeping into the mid-30s mmHg. His doctor, Dr. Evans, explained that the glaucoma was progressing and that the optic nerve was showing further damage. She recommended a trabeculectomy to create a new drainage channel and lower the pressure permanently, preventing further vision loss. Vihaan was terrified at the thought of surgery on his eye but understood the risk of blindness was greater without it. The procedure itself was performed under local anesthesia; he felt pressure but no pain. The recovery involved several post-op visits to monitor the new drainage 'bleb' and manage healing with steroid drops. After a few weeks of blurry vision and mild discomfort, his IOP stabilized at a healthy 12 mmHg. Emotionally, Vihaan moved from a state of fear and anxiety about losing his ability to teach and create art, to profound relief and gratitude. He felt he had regained control over his future and could continue his passion for teaching with confidence.