423-648-3937 Home Meet The Physicians About Contact News/Blog Patient Services Treatments Eye Conditions Laser Center Trabeculectomy If you have glaucoma and medications and laser surgeries do not lower your eye pressure adequately, we may recommend a procedure called a trabeculectomy. In this procedure, a tiny drainage hole is made in the sclera (the white part of the eye). The new drainage hole allows fluid to flow out of the eye into a filtering area called a bleb. The bleb is mostly hidden under the eyelid. When successful, the procedure will lower your introcular pressure (IOP), minimizing the risk of vision loss from glaucoma. The surgery is performed in an operating room on an outpatient basis. Some of the risks and complications from the surgery include the following: failure to control intraocular pressure, with the need for another operation infection bleeding or swelling in the eye irritation or discomfort in the eye eye pressure that is too low cataract (in cases where cataract has not already been removed) decreased or lost vision If you have questions or concern about your vision, schedule an appointment today. (Individuals over the age of 50 should have an eye exam every two years.) For an appointment, call DiStefano Eye Center at (423) 648-3937. Or Click Here to contact us online. Learn More About Glaucoma LASIK surgery changed my life. I'm more productive and more active than ever. I wish I'd done it sooner. Dr. Distefano and her staff were amazing! Roger L. Advertising Professional Appointments Schedule an appointment at either of our offices. Click Here About Us The ophthalmology experts at DiStefano Eye Center serve patients throughout the Southeast Tennessee/North Georgia area. Whether you need a simple eye exam or are considering LASIK vision correction to replace the need for eyeglasses, the DiStefano Eye Center is ready to help. © 2016 Property of DiStefano Eye Center Contact Us DiStefano Eye Center Chattanooga: 1815 Gunbarrel Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-648-3937 Cleveland 2415 Chambliss Ave. Cleveland, TN 37311 423-648-3937 South Pittsburg: 72 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 423-648-3937 Social Feed Search