Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS & Trabeculectomy)
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) devices and traditional trabeculectomy lower intraocular pressure to slow or halt glaucoma progression.
- Success rate
- 80%
- Avg cost (US)
- $3,000–$8,000
- Recovery
- 3–7 days
- US volume / yr
- ~200,000
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Adults with glaucoma inadequately controlled by drops, or patients undergoing cataract surgery who could benefit from combined MIGS.
Outpatient surgery, often combined with cataract surgery, under local anesthesia with sedation.
Vision blurry for days to weeks. Drops schedule continues while healing.
Largely covered by insurance and Medicare; premium MIGS devices may add out-of-pocket cost.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Which MIGS device is right for my glaucoma type?
- Combined with cataract surgery or standalone?
- What is your surgeon's success rate?
Frequently asked
No — glaucoma is managed, not cured. Surgery aims to preserve remaining vision.
Some patients reduce or eliminate drops; many continue with fewer medications.
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General information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for your specific situation.