Newly diagnosed open angle glaucoma and had surgery and now mighy have to do the other eye.

[Madmonkee]

Hi I'm actually in the us...but I couldn't find anything like this...reading the post help alot...iwas just wondering if there are any tube shunt success stories...I'm scared to death. Just looking for some good news.

[autumnlass]

Hello and welcome madmonkee - 😀

I had a preserflo shunt at beginning of April. I was scared to bits as well, but my GP gave me 9 Valium for 4 days pre op.. it was absolutely fine! It took 1 hour only and lovely theatre nurse held my hand throughout - done under local anaesthetic - post op recovery was minimal - but wisely rested at home and pressure is good. All the best - try not to worry. It really is easy and pain free procedure. 🌺xx

[Madmonkee in reply to autumnlass]

Thank you...I'm just prone to stressing out. Thanks for your reply

[autumnlass in reply to Madmonkee]

I’m just the same as you - hence my reply - you’re not alone! X

[callie77]

hi you are definately not alone, I'm awaiting preserflo op in Sept and am so nervous they are doing it under a general!!good luck and take care x

[Madmonkee]

The surgery itself is ok...I'm just worried about how good it will actually work and the longevity.