Wat is de beste behandeling voor glaucoom als druppels niet kunnen: laser, operatie of implantaat?

📌 Which glaucoma treatment is right for you? Laser or surgery? In this video, ophthalmologist Dr. Fleur Goezinne explains the options available when eye drops are no longer effective enough for glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition in which eye pressure becomes too high and can damage the optic nerve. Fortunately, there are several ways to lower this pressure. But what if eye drops aren't effective enough? Then glaucoma treatment with laser or surgery comes into play. 👁️ In this video, you will learn: – How eye pressure develops and what glaucoma is – What the SLT laser does and when it is used – What a peripheral iridotomy is and when it is necessary – How a micropulse laser works and why it is a gentler option – What a trabeculectomy is, and how the aqueous humor is drained through a new flap – When a drainage implant such as a Baerveldt or Paul tube is chosen – What MIGS techniques are – How canaloplasty works as a natural drainage restoration – Goniotomy in children – What new treatments are on the horizon, such as gene therapy and drug implants This explanation is based on years of experience by ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon Dr. Fleur Goezinne, in clear language and supported by self-made animations. 💡 Whether you have glaucoma yourself, work in healthcare, or want to learn more about how the treatment works: this video will help you get started with clear explanations of the available glaucoma treatments—from laser to surgery. ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:57 How does eye pressure develop? 2:06 Laser Treatment 3:26 SLT – Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty 4:24 PI – Peripheral Iridotomy 5:09 Iris Stretching 5:38 Micropulse Laser 6:16 Cryocoagulation 6:40 Surgical Procedures 7:04 Trabeculectomy 7:44 Drainage Implants – Baerveldt, Ahmed, Paul 8:28 MIGS – Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery 9:31 Canaloplasty 9:59 Goniotomy in Children 10:20 Future Treatments 10:49 Conclusion 📺 Want to learn more about glaucoma? ▶️ What is glaucoma? Causes, symptoms, and research – explained by ophthalmologist Dr. Fleur Goezinne    • Glaucoom: Wat is het en hoe herken je het?...   ▶️ Glaucoma Treatment – ​​Part 1: Drops and Tablets    • Glaucoom behandelen met oogdruppels en tab...   📚 About Dr. Fleur Goezinne: Fleur Goezinne is an ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon. She creates medical explainer videos about eye conditions and surgeries, specifically for patients and other interested parties. She combines her medical expertise with clear animations and understandable explanations. 🎥 About this video: This video includes a clip from Glaukos, explaining how the iStent works. The animation is shown with permission. Dr. Goezinne receives no compensation for this video. The content has been carefully compiled based on medical knowledge and personal experience, and is intended to provide reliable information for patients. ⸻ 🔔 Subscribe to this channel if you want to learn more about eye conditions, surgeries, and watch explainer videos from a real doctor. 📌 Questions? Feel free to ask them in the comments.