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Xen implant surgery for glaucoma: Anyone had it?

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (5)

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@irinig

What exactly is zen eye surgery? I thought glaucoma required eye drops forever. Is glaucoma operable?

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I replied to your question, but inadvertently posted in the wrong box. The site wouldn’t let me repost the same thing again, so I’m trying it a different way. Here’s what I said: think it’s “Xen”. Doing a Google search or talking to your doctor would give you a more comprehensive answer, but basically, it’s a surgery to place a stint in the eye. And it depends on what kind of glaucoma you have. My acute angle glaucoma was treated with laser surgery, which poked a hole in the upper part of my iris so that fluid could drain properly and prevent pressure build up. Other kinds of glaucoma are treated with drops or other surgeries, such as Xen.