Narrow angles and canaloplasty

[Bess21]

I have seen a surgeon who treats lots of eyes similar to mine. He said I need cataract surgery and canaloplasty. Anyone else had this done and what was outcome with pressures etc thanks

[Rainyday2024]

Hello Bess21, Just wondering whether you have had your appointment with Mr Masood yet - and if so, how did you get on? I saw him yesterday and he seemed very pleased with my progress. Next appointment in four months’ time. I also had a field test by Mr Don Williams, also in Edgbaston, prior to my appointment with Mr Masood. Kind regards

[Bess21 in reply to Rainyday2024]

Saw him ystdy he's so nice seeing him again 2 months

[Bess21 in reply to Bess21]

Saw him at edgbaston consulting rooms 2.40

[Rainyday2024 in reply to Bess21]

I was there for my appointment at 1.10 but he was running late. I wonder if we were there at the same time? There were a couple of ladies in the waiting room when I was there with my partner. I think we left around 2.30 so may have missed you! I’m pleased you liked him - especially as I have been singing his praises/recommending him! Glad you got on ok.

[Bess21 in reply to Rainyday2024]

We where in a downstairs waiting room where he examines people

[Rainyday2024 in reply to Bess21]

The waiting room we were in was quite small, two receptionists at desks, a couple of leather sofas and a couple of single chairs. I think there was a bigger room across the corridor but I’ve never been in that one. I went upstairs to see Mr Masood.

[Rainyday2024 in reply to Bess21]

Think I may have seen you because just as we were leaving a couple came in through the front door, do you use a walking aid by any chance?

[Bess21 in reply to Rainyday2024]

Yes I do and person with me is a friend where I live in stratford upon avon. Very awkward building to get into

[Rainyday2024 in reply to Bess21]

Too many steps and stairs! Does your friend have a ponytail?

[Bess21 in reply to Rainyday2024]

Yes

[Shinal_GlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hello, cataract surgery, which replaces the natural lens with a thinner artificial lens, can help improve aqueous outflow and reduce eye pressure. Canaloplasty is a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery that widens the eye's natural drainage channels (Schlemm's canal) to improve fluid outflow and reduce eye pressure, it is often done with cataract surgery. It is an method used for managing narrow angles and glaucoma. Wishing you all the best.

[Fudgewick]

I had cataract surgery last October and November and at the time was on Bimatoprost. Post surgery I was advised to stop the Bimatoprost and at a check up for IOPs last month my pressures were within the normal range and no longer need medicated drops. Such a good result!!