Does anyone have information on new Glaucoma treatments ?

Question

I have very advanced Glaucoma. I am taking all the standard drugs. Cosoptic, Xalatan and a mutti-vitamin that concentrates on the eyes.
If anyone knows of treatments cutting edge or alternate I would really appreciate knowing.

Answer 1

Does Anyone Have Information On New Glaucoma Treatments?

The latest advance in glaucoma treatment is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT).

Trabecular meshwork
The trabecular meshwork is an area of tissue located around the base of the cornea, near the ciliary body, and is responsible for draining the aqueous humor from the eye via the anterior chamber (the chamber on the front of the eye covered by the cornea). The tissue is spongy and lined by trabeculocytes, it allows fluid to drain into a set of tubes called Schlemm's canal flowing into the blood system.

SLT lowers intraocular pressure by using short pulses of low energy laser light to target specific melanin containing cells in the trabecular meshwork, which stimulates an increase in fluid outflow. SLT retains the therapeutic benefit of a standard laser treatment in reducing intraocular pressure, without the thermal damage to the delicate trabecular meshwork structure.

I will elaborate on the above points:
SLT selectively targets pigmented cells, increasing fluid outflow
SLT reduces intra-ocular pressure without destroying or scarring healthy cells
SLT can be used to effectively treat some patients who could not benefit from ALT (argon laser trabeculoplasty)
SLT can be repeated if intra-ocular pressure goes back up
SLT can be used to re-treat patients whose previous ALT (argon laser trabeculoplasty) treatment has worn off.
SLT works by removing pigment from the drainage tissue of the eye, leaving a normal looking trabecular meshwork.


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Answer 2

If you do not trust your vet's opinion, I would seek out another vet. Simple tests like a fine needle aspirate or biopsy could have told the difference between a tumor and a hematoma. If pressure continues to build in your cat's eye, he does risk losing it. A quick diagnosis and proper treatment is essential, but no one on here can tell you if your vet gave you the proper treatment for your cat.

Answer 3

You sould move to San Fransico.

Answer 4

Yes,I have info