Yes, if you are nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatic, you can use this method. Of course, you should be carefully examined by an ophthalmologist before taking any action. Other treatments may be appropriate for you.

• Being at least 18 years of age
• Presence of refractive errors
• No change in the patient's eye score for at least one year or just 0.25 for 18 months

No, it is painless. Local anesthetic drops are used for numbness and no injection is performed.

It takes about 5 minutes to perform the surgery; however, it takes about two hours for preparation time and postoperative care.

The main cause of glaucoma is inheritance and genetic factors, but according to physicians, taking some migraine medications and the long-term use of oral, inhaled, and intravenous corticosteroids and especially eye drops, which are commonly prescribed for the treatment of allergies and eye sensitivity, can lead to glaucoma in people who are at high risk for this disease. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sedative medications and antihistamines are also effective in developing glaucoma.

Intraocular pressure measurements, Gonioscopy ( an examination to look at the angle of the eye) and determination the status of the optic nerve and visual field. If needed, an ophthalmologist will prescribe testoptical coherence tomography (imaging of the optic nerve and the retina) that can be obtained at Dr Mehryar Clinic.

Laser surgery helps to drain fluid from the inside of the eye. Although this method can be used at any time, it is usually used after drug therapy. In many cases, the patient should take medication after laser surgery.

This method is applicable to patients with narrow-angle or closed- angle glaucoma. The surgical procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis. In this method, a tiny opening is created in the iris, which allows the intraocular fluid (aqueous humor) to drain more easily in the eye's angle.