A main concern for glaucoma patients undergoing other laser vision correction procedures like LASIK or ReLEx SMILE is the use of the suction ring intra-operatively, which will cause a sustained increased eye pressure for a minute and this may cause irreversible damage to the already damaged optic nerve.
However with TransPRK, there is no suction ring device applied to your eyes. If your glaucoma is mild to moderate and is well-controlled with medications, you should be suitable for the TransPRK procedure even if you have glaucoma.
Of course, if you are considering the TransPRK procedure, you should first go down to the clinic for a detailed eye evaluation and a consultation with your eye surgeon. He would be the best person who after assessing your eyes’ condition decide if your eyes are suitable or not for the procedure.
