iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass for Glaucoma

The world’s tiniest medical device—iStent—is 20,000 times smaller than the intraocular lenses (IOL) used in your cataract surgery.  By increasing the eye’s ability to drain fluid, this technology is designed to reduce the pressure in your eye. iStent is implanted during your cataract surgery procedure. Once implanted, iStent will begin working to safely and effectively manage pressure. What’s more, patients who receive iStent may experience a reduction in glaucoma medications; but this will be at the discretion of your physician.

If you have open-angle glaucoma and also have cataracts that are ready for surgery, you may be a candidate for iStent®. At your consultation with Dr. Hummel, he will discuss if iStent® is the right option for you.

Fortunately, this new surgical procedure is covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans.