12-25-2025, 02:16 AM
I was recently diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma during a routine eye exam, and my ophthalmologist has outlined several glaucoma treatment options starting with daily eye drops. I'm concerned about the long-term commitment and potential side effects of the medications, and I'm curious about the experiences of others who have progressed to laser treatments or surgical interventions like trabeculectomy. How did you decide when it was time to move beyond drops, and what has been the impact on your daily life and vision preservation?