Glaucoma treatment vs Cataract surgery: which is right for you?
They treat different diseases that often co-exist in the same eyes after 60 — and can sometimes be operated in one session.
How Glaucoma treatment works
Glaucoma management lowers eye pressure to protect the optic nerve: drops first, then laser (SLT) or minimally invasive stent surgery (MIGS). Vision already lost to glaucoma does not come back.
How Cataract surgery works
Cataract surgery swaps the clouded natural lens for a clear implant, directly restoring sharpness. It also modestly lowers eye pressure, which is why the two are often combined.
Which to choose
These are not alternatives: glaucoma control is urgent nerve protection, cataract timing is about quality of life. If you have both, ask about combined phaco-MIGS — one theatre visit, one recovery.
Prices abroad
Accredited clinics abroad typically price both options 50–70% below Western European and UK rates, all-inclusive. Compare written quotes for both on GetClinic and discuss suitability in a free video consultation before booking either.