COVID-19

Have you or anyone in your household recently been in contact with someone that has COVID-19? 

Have you had a cough, shortness of breath, or fever in the past two weeks?

 
If yes to either of the questions, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment out to 2-3 weeks.
 
Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time- no need to come earlier. We need proper time to sanitize in between patients and to eliminate intermingling appointments.
 
Only 10 people are allowed in the lobby.  We will kindly ask others to wait in their vehicle until their appointment if we are over the 10 person limit.

520-229-1554

Fax 520-229-1702

Glaucoma Surgery

Surgeons

Dr. Sanan
Dr. Tavares
Dr. Couso

Surgery Location

Catalina Surgery Center
7508 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) is FDA approved, covered by medical insurance, and can be done at the time of cataract surgery, or sometimes as a stand-alone procedure to help decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) for those with mild or moderate glaucoma.  A conversation with your doctor will help you understand if MIGS is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a disease that causes buildup of fluid inside your eye. This buildup can happen because of a block in the outflow pathway, where fluid normally drains out of the eye to maintain normal pressure. The blockage results in an increase in pressure, which damages the optic nerve.

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness around the world, so it is important to understand its significance and treatment options. While glaucoma is not curable, there are several treatments that will help control the disease including medication and/or surgery.

What are my Glaucoma treatment options?

Dr. Sanan or Dr. Tavares will discuss your options and recommend what is best for your, such as one or more of the following treatments:

  • Goniotomy
  • Laser surgery (SLT)
  • Prescription eye drops
  • Glaucoma implant surgery (i-Stent)
What is a Goniotomy? 

A goniotomy is an implant-free procedure in which your eye doctor removes diseased tissue that blocks fluid from flowing out of the eye. Goniotomy procedures have been safely performed for decades in both adults and children.

What is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)? 
What is an i-Stent injection implant?

The i-Stent injection implant is performed during cataract-surgery and it creates two bypasses, or openings, between the front part of your eye and its natural drainage pathway, restoring your eye's natural ability to drain fluid.

Will my insurance cover this procedure?

Every insurance plan is different. It is the patient's responsibility to research what their insurance will or will not cover.

We highly encourage each patient to call their insurance company and inquire on cost prior to surgery. The patient should find out if their insurance will need a prior authorization, if their specific insurance will cover for anesthesia and if their insurance will cover the procedure or not. The phone number for your insurance company will be on your insurance card.

Our surgery scheduler can help you with locating your procedure code (CPT code) to give your insurance company to find out that information accordingly.

Call 520-229-1554 to schedule

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