I’ve been suffering from secondary glaucoma for many years in my left eye. About 5 years ago I had a course of laser surgery to reduce the pressure. It’s all been good since a month ago when the pressure went up to 22. I’ve been told by my consultant that I now need Baeveldt tube inserted into my eye in order to save my sight. As anyone had this type of surgery, how successful it’s been, and the after care treatment. I am 75 years old. Any advice or help in this would be really appreciated. Thank you
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Hello Mikemaunder.
We offer a buddy system and we have one person on our list that has had Baeveldt tube surgery. If you would like to be put in touch with them, please call our Helpline on 01233 648170. We also have a booklet on our glaucomaUK website on shunt surgery.
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