A 46-year-old Indian woman from Sharjah, suffering from advanced neovascular glaucoma, has regained stability in her eye health after undergoing a successful microshunt surgery at Aster Hospital Al Qusais in Dubai.
The patient, a financial professional battling diabetes for four years, developed complications due to retinal vein occlusion, leading to dangerously high eye pressure of 50mmHg. Despite receiving maximum medical treatment, her condition continued to worsen, causing severe pain and a high risk of vision loss.
After undergoing retinal detachment surgery at Aster Hospital, her condition remained critical due to persistent glaucoma. Dr. Boopathy Murugavel, Specialist Ophthalmology at Aster Hospital Al Qusais, recommended the microshunt procedure—an advanced, minimally invasive surgery designed to lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.
“The microshunt procedure provides a safer and more effective alternative to traditional glaucoma surgeries, which carry higher risks of bleeding and failure due to scarring,” said Dr. Murugavel. “We are proud to have achieved such a positive outcome for our patient.”
Following the surgery, the patient’s eye pressure dropped to a normal level of 12mmHg, effectively preventing further vision loss and eliminating her chronic pain. Expressing her gratitude, she shared, “This surgery has given me relief from pain and restored my quality of life. I am forever grateful to the team at Aster Hospital Al Qusais.”
Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” is a progressive eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. Neovascular glaucoma, a severe form linked to diabetes and poor blood circulation in the eye, requires timely intervention.
