Surgical journey
Glaucoma Surgery Journey
Step-by-step guide to your glaucoma procedure at CES Medical — covering SLT laser, trabeculectomy, and MIGS (Hydrus, iStent, XEN).
Important
Glaucoma surgery lowers eye pressure to protect the optic nerve. It does not restore vision already lost. Continue all regular glaucoma drops unless specifically told to stop.
Procedure-specific instructions
For procedure-specific post-operative instructions, please visit your specific treatment page.
What happens at pre-assessment
- Full eye examination — IOP measurement, OCT of optic nerve, and visual fields
- Discussion of which procedure is most suitable (SLT, MIGS, or trabeculectomy)
- Review of all medications, especially blood thinners
- Consent discussion — ask all questions at this stage
- Pre-operative drops may be prescribed to start before surgery
What to tell us
- All current medications — especially blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, aspirin, clopidogrel)
- Any allergies to medications or materials
- Details of diabetes or other systemic conditions
- Any previous eye surgery or trauma
- If you feel particularly anxious or claustrophobic
What to bring
- Your appointment letter and any pre-assessment paperwork
- An up-to-date list of all your medications
- Your current glasses
- A responsible adult to drive you home
Morning of surgery checklist
- Arrange transport home — you cannot drive yourself
- Continue all glaucoma drops on the morning of surgery unless told otherwise
- Wear comfortable clothing that buttons at the front
- Allow 2–4 hours total for your visit
- No eye makeup or face cream
- Do not stop any drops without specific instruction