Glaucoma surgery requires an intensive follow‑up schedule to fine‑tune healing and pressure control. Appointment frequency is highest in the first weeks and then tapers.
Early Follow-Up
The first phase focuses on detecting pressure problems and complications.
- Reviews are often scheduled the day after surgery, then several times in the first few weeks.
- At each visit, eye pressure, vision, and the bleb or implant are carefully assessed.
- Stitches, sutures, or medications may be adjusted to optimise flow.
- Additional visits are arranged promptly if symptoms suggest trouble.
Long-Term Monitoring
Ongoing care supports stable sight and pressure.
- Once stable, appointments may move to every few months, then annually, depending on disease severity.
- Visual fields and optic nerve imaging continue to track glaucoma progression.
- Medication regimens are reviewed and adjusted as needed.
- Lifelong follow‑up is essential, as glaucoma remains a chronic condition even after surgery.
