Clear Pressure, Clear Vision: Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Stent Surgery
Lower eye pressure and protect your sight with the latest in micro-stent surgical technology for glaucoma.
What is Glaucoma Stent Surgery?
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using micro-stents such as iStent and Hydrus is designed to improve fluid outflow from the eye and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
These tiny stents are implanted into the eye’s drainage system to facilitate better fluid flow, helping preserve optic nerve health with less reliance on daily medications.
Benefits of Glaucoma Stent Surgery:
- Effective Pressure Reduction: Helps achieve sustained IOP control
- Minimally Invasive: Less trauma than traditional surgery, with faster recovery
- Can Be Combined with Cataract Surgery: Streamlines treatment for patients with coexisting cataracts
- Reduced Medication Dependence: May reduce or eliminate the need for long-term drops
- Improves Quality of Life: Preserves vision and reduces daily treatment burden
Detailed glaucoma assessment and imaging
Day-case surgery with local anaesthetic
Implantation of micro-stent into drainage angle
Post-operative pressure monitoring and recovery care
When Drops and Lasers Aren’t Enough
Stent surgery may be suitable if:
- You’ve been diagnosed with moderate to advanced open-angle glaucoma
- Your IOP remains high despite drops or laser treatment
- You want a solution that reduces reliance on medication
- You’re planning cataract surgery and want combined care
- You’re exploring alternatives to traditional glaucoma operations
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Are you eligible?
| Criteria | Glaucoma Stent |
|---|---|
| Open-angle glaucoma diagnosis | ✅ |
| Poor control with drops or laser | ✅ |
| Planning or undergoing cataract surgery | ✅ |
| Suitable drainage angle (confirmed via scan) | ✅ |
| Angle closure or narrow-angle glaucoma | ❌ |
International Patients
International patients are welcomed for advanced glaucoma stent procedures. We provide timely diagnostics, treatment scheduling, and multilingual care coordination to support a stress-free visit to London.
How Much Does Glaucoma Stent Surgery Cost?
After your consultation and scans, we’ll provide a clear, detailed cost breakdown tailored to your treatment needs.
Comprehensive
Eligibility
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£3,500
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Your Patient Journey
At Harley Street Eye Centre in London, your care is consultant-led and tailored to your vision, lifestyle and goals. From first enquiry through consultation, diagnosis and treatment, we explain every step in plain language and agree a plan together. Our clinic at 22a Harley Street combines advanced diagnostics and modern laser/surgical technology with clear aftercare and long-term monitoring where needed (e.g., keratoconus, glaucoma, retina). Use the tabs to see what happens at each stage — from booking to recovery — and what to expect on the day. When you’re ready, book a consultation or call our team.
We’re here to listen first. Tell us what’s bothering you, how it affects your day, and what you’d like to achieve. Our team will guide you to the most suitable consultant and appointment type at Harley Street Eye Centre.
- Share your symptoms, history and goals
- Quick suitability check for key treatments
- Advice on records to bring (glasses Rx, letters, scans)
- Appointment scheduled at a convenient time
- Clear confirmation with directions and next steps
We’re excited to see you at your appointment. Ask us anything — about treatments, the clinic, timings or fees. Our goal is to help you regain your independence and live life free from visual limitations.
- Discuss your eye health goals and lifestyle needs
- Full eye examination by a consultant ophthalmologist
- Vision testing and treatment eligibility assessment
- Diagnostic scans if required (e.g., OCT, topography, biometry)
- Start a personalised treatment plan and timeline
After reviewing your results, your consultant explains the findings in plain language and outlines safe, evidence-based options. You’ll make an informed decision together.
- Clear explanation of your diagnosis and prognosis
- Side-by-side comparison of suitable treatments (incl. non-surgical)
- Benefits, risks and expected recovery times discussed
- Transparent pricing and payment options explainedWritten summary of the agreed plan
You’ll be welcomed by our clinical team, who will conduct final checks and ensure your comfort throughout. Most procedures are quick with minimal downtime.
- Arrival, consent review and last-minute questions answered
- Pre-op measurements confirmed; anaesthetic drops if needed
- Consultant-delivered procedure using modern technology
- Immediate post-op checks and tailored aftercare instructions
- Safe journey-home guidance and contact details for support
Good outcomes rely on good aftercare. We’ll review your progress, fine-tune any medications as needed, and be available to provide advice if you require it between visits.
- Scheduled follow-ups to monitor healing and vision
- Symptom checklist and when to get in touch
- Medication/use of drops reviewed and adjusted
- Activity guidance (work, driving, exercise, screen time)
- Direct access to our team for reassurance and queries