Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

(MIGS) & iStent®

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery - Northern Beaches

MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) is a modern approach to management of glaucoma that safely lowers the intraocular pressure with less risk and faster recovery compared to traditional glaucoma surgery.

One of the most common MIGS procedures is the iStent®, one of the world’s smallest medical implants. The iStent is a tiny titanium implant that allows the long-term drainage of the eye’s aqueous fluid. It is usually implanted during cataract surgery, adding only a few minutes to operation time. It is an excellent treatment option for mild to moderate glaucoma, where it allows reduction of need for glaucoma drops after cataract surgery.

Close up view of iStent available on the Northern Beaches
Comparison of iStent size compared to a US penny coin

Want to know more?

If you have glaucoma and need cataract surgery, a combined MIGS procedure can treat both conditions in one go. Get in touch by phone, email or our online form.

Unit 11, Building 7
49 Frenchs Forest Rd East
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086