Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an elective procedure and is used to lower the eye pressure. In SLT, a laser treatment is applied to the drainage area of your eye to open it and allow fluid to drain. By using laser light, it stimulates the body's own healing response to lower the eye pressure. Using a special wavelength and energy, the laser affects only pigmented (melanin containing) cells of your eye. SLT improves the flow of fluid in the eye, which in turn lowers the eye pressure, and helps preserve the eyesight. The SLT treatment only takes a few minutes and is performed in an office setting.

YAG Laser Cyclophotocoagulation (YAG CP)

For patients with severe glaucoma damage who have not been helped with other surgeries. The ciliary body that produces intraocular fluid is destroyed.

Filtering Microsurgery (Trabeculectomy)

For patients who have not been helped with laser surgery or medications. A new drainage passage is created by cutting a small hole in the sclera (the white part of the eye) and creating a collection pouch between the sclera and conjunctiva (the outer covering of the eye). iDose TR—a convenient, FDA-approved treatment that helps lower eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular hypertension) and an alternative option to prescription eye drops. Barely visible to the human eye, iDose TR is a tiny implant specially designed to continuously release proven eye pressure-lowering medication directly inside the eye, when and where it's needed most. In fact, in clinical studies—8 out of 10 people were completely free of prescription eye drops at 12 months with iDose TR. Your doctor gently places iDose TR inside your eye through a tiny incision. For most people, the procedure is painless and performed in our outpatient ASC. The medication starts lowering eye pressure immediately. Most patients return to normal activities the same day. Ask your eye doctor about potential side effects, such as eye redness or irritation, and which activities are safe after your procedure. Individual results may vary. iDose TR may be covered by insurance, but the specifics depend on your individual plan and coverage type.

May be recommended for patients with neovascular glaucoma, failed trabeculectomy, or susceptibility to developing scar tissue. A thin, flexible tube (a shunt) with a silicone pouch is inserted in the eye to facilitate drainage.

Glaucoma Treatment Rochester - Glaucoma with MIGS Victor, NY

Glaucoma is a serious, progressive eye disease — and without early intervention, it can lead to permanent vision loss. At Cornerstone Eye Associates, we offer the full spectrum of glaucoma detection and treatment options, from advanced laser therapies to minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), helping patients in Rochester, Victor, and throughout the region protect their sight for years to come.

Our board-certified ophthalmologists bring decades of combined experience treating glaucoma at every stage, using the latest FDA-approved technologies and evidence-based protocols. As a trusted ophthalmology practice serving Western New York, Cornerstone Eye Associates has built a reputation for compassionate, expert care — giving patients and their families the confidence that their vision is in the right hands.

About Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease in which pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) rises to a dangerous level, damaging the optic nerve and causing vision loss. In a healthy eye, fluid is produced in the ciliary body, enters the eye, and then drains through tiny passages called the trabecular meshwork. In people with glaucoma, these passages become blocked and intraocular pressure rises. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. The condition often develops over many years without causing pain or other noticeable symptoms, so you may not experience vision loss until the disease has progressed.

Symptoms that could indicate glaucoma include blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, halo effects around lights, and painful or reddened eyes. People at high risk include those who are over the age of 40, diabetic, near-sighted, African-American, or who have a family history of glaucoma.

Glaucoma Detection & Treatment

To detect glaucoma, your physician will test your visual acuity and visual field as well as the pressure in your eye. Regular eye exams help monitor changes in your eyesight and determine whether you may develop glaucoma. Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be controlled. Treatments to lower eye pressure include non-surgical methods such as prescription eye drops and medications, laser therapy, and surgery.

Glaucoma Surgery Options

For patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. A small hole is made in the iris to increase the angle between the iris and cornea and encourage fluid drainage.

Leading the way in Glaucoma treatment with MIGS

MIGS is a state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedure that uses microscopic instruments to facilitate small incision surgery. It is an alternative option to traditional glaucoma surgery for mild to moderate glaucoma, with fewer risks, higher success rates and faster recovery time.

The goal of MIGS procedures is to improve fluid drainage out of the eye in patients with mild to moderate glaucoma, reducing elevated eye pressure that damages the optic nerve. Clinical trials have shown that MIGS procedures achieve a significant decrease in eye pressure over periods up to 24 months, along with reduced prescription eye drop use.

Most exciting is that the MIGS procedure is frequently, conveniently performed in combination with cataract surgery for the appropriate candidates. MIGS performed at Cornerstone Eye Associates in Rochester, NY include OMNI® & Hydrus™ Microstent.

Why Choose Cornerstone Eye Associates for Glaucoma Care?

When it comes to protecting your vision from glaucoma, experience and specialized expertise matter. Cornerstone Eye Associates has been a trusted name in eye care throughout the Rochester and Victor, NY communities for decades. Here’s why patients choose us:

Fellowship-Trained Glaucoma Specialists — Our physicians have advanced subspecialty training in glaucoma diagnosis and surgical management.
Advanced Technology — From SLT and iDose TR to MIGS procedures like OMNI® and Hydrus™ Microstent, we offer the most current, FDA-approved treatment options available.
Personalized Treatment Plans — We take the time to understand each patient’s unique condition and goals, tailoring care to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Convenient Locations — With offices in Rochester and Victor, NY, compassionate glaucoma care is always close to home.
Trusted by the Community — Our patients consistently trust us with their most valuable sense — and we take that responsibility seriously.

Don’t wait until vision loss occurs. Contact Cornerstone Eye Associates today to schedule your glaucoma evaluation. Call us at (585) 328-0153. — our team is ready to help you see the future more clearly.

About Glaucoma

Glaucoma Detection & Treatment

Glaucoma Surgery Options

Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

YAG Laser Cyclophotocoagulation (YAG CP)

Filtering Microsurgery (Trabeculectomy)

Tube Shunt Surgery

Leading the way in Glaucoma treatment with MIGS

Why Choose Cornerstone Eye Associates for Glaucoma Care?

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Cornerstone Surgery Center

Victor Office

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Irondequoit Office

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