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I have had glaucoma for some time now. I’ve been using timolol drops in the morning and lumigan drops at night. I also have dry eye and use restasis twice a day.
My eye doctor retired so I had to find a new doctor. The new doctor is an ophthalmologist and a very good one. The first time he saw me he encouraged me to have a simple procedure for my glaucoma. He said it’s a fast, simple, very effective
procedure where he puts a small
hole in my eye. Most patients no longer need to use any drops for the glaucoma. I’d encourage you to
check out this procedure with a well known, successful ophthalmologist. I’ll have my procedure done soon. First one eye, then the other. Best wishes to you.

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@debjacobs54 Yes, I think that procedure is Iridotomy; I had it the same day I was diagnosed with glaucoma. But my doctor said that I would have to use the drops for the rest of my life.

By the way, the procedure doesn't hurt and is fast. I estimate that it took less than 30 seconds in each eye; the prep took longer than that.

Good luck with the surgery!