Glaucoma procedure now available at Mayo Clinic aims to prevent further eye damage
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 11:56
in Health & Medicine
For the first time in Florida, patients with glaucoma have a new treatment option known as the Trabectome. The minimally invasive procedure, which is available at Mayo Clinic and takes about 20 minutes, is designed to decrease pressure within the eye and stabilize the vision.
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