Step 1
Microcatheter Access
A microcatheter is used to cannulate the trabecular meshwork, the drainage system of the eye.
Canaloplasty
Canaloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that surgically manages glaucoma by revitalizing the eye's natural drainage system. It is proven to safely lower intraocular pressure and reduce dependence on medications. Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction offers canaloplasty, serving the greater Beverly Hills and Burbank, CA areas.
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What Is Canaloplasty?
Canaloplasty is a newer treatment that surgically manages glaucoma, proven to safely lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and dependence on medications.
Unlike traditional procedures, canaloplasty is minimally invasive and has fewer complications. It reduces intraocular pressure to control the disease by effectively revitalizing the drainage mechanism of the eye, also known as the aqueous outflow.
It offers a better safety profile with respect to complications both during and after surgery compared to traditional glaucoma surgery.
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How Canaloplasty Works
Canaloplasty reopens the eye's own drainage channel in three key steps, lowering pressure without creating an artificial pathway.
Step 2
Enlarging the Channel
A gel-like material is injected into the eye's drainage channel to help enlarge it.
Step 3
Keeping It Open
A suture is passed through the channel to ensure it stays enlarged and open, drastically lowering the pressure and controlling the disease.
Benefits of Canaloplasty
For many patients, canaloplasty delivers excellent disease control with a gentler approach than traditional glaucoma surgery.
Minimally Invasive
Fewer Complications
Unlike traditional procedures, canaloplasty is minimally invasive and has fewer complications.
Safer Profile
Better Safety Profile
It provides a better safety profile with respect to complications both during and after surgery compared to traditional glaucoma surgery.
Fewer Drops
Less Reliance on Medication
Most patients are able to eliminate medications — along with their side effects and costs — while achieving excellent control of their disease.
Why Choose Berg-Feinfield
Canaloplasty works with the eye's own anatomy, revitalizing natural aqueous outflow to bring pressure down safely.
Because canaloplasty is minimally invasive and offers a strong safety profile, many patients achieve excellent control of their glaucoma while reducing or eliminating daily drops. Our surgeons can determine whether this approach is a good fit for your type of glaucoma.
Explore Glaucoma TreatmentCanaloplasty revitalizes the eye's own drainage system to lower pressure safely — often letting patients set aside daily drops while keeping their glaucoma well controlled.
Our experienced ophthalmologists can determine whether canaloplasty is the right option for you.
Canaloplasty FAQs
Answers to common questions about canaloplasty at Berg-Feinfield.
What is canaloplasty?
Canaloplasty is a newer treatment that surgically manages glaucoma. It is proven to safely lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and dependence on medications, and unlike traditional procedures it is minimally invasive with fewer complications.
How does canaloplasty lower eye pressure?
Canaloplasty revitalizes the drainage mechanism of the eye, or aqueous outflow. A microcatheter cannulates the trabecular meshwork, a gel-like material is injected to enlarge the drainage channel, and a suture keeps it open — drastically lowering pressure and controlling the disease.
How is canaloplasty different from traditional glaucoma surgery?
Canaloplasty is minimally invasive and provides a better safety profile with respect to complications both during and after surgery compared to traditional glaucoma surgery.
Will I still need glaucoma medications?
Most patients who have this procedure are able to eliminate medications, including their side effects and costs, while achieving excellent control of their disease.
Schedule Your Canaloplasty Consultation
Ready to explore a minimally invasive option? Request an appointment or call our team to find out if canaloplasty is right for you at Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction.