Treatment Overview
The Comprehensive Glaucoma Care Program in Korea is an all-inclusive, multi-layered clinical system designed to diagnose, monitor, and treat all forms of glaucoma with unmatched precision. This program integrates advanced imaging, AI-driven risk prediction, personalized treatment planning, medication optimization, and seamless transition to laser or MIGS procedures when needed.
Korea is recognized worldwide for excellence in glaucoma management due to:
- High-resolution OCT and OCTA diagnostics
- AI-powered progression prediction systems
- Digital visual field trend analysis
- 360° angle and optic nerve evaluation
- Individualized IOP control strategies
- Early intervention models for long-term vision preservation
This unified approach provides stable disease control, reduces risk of progression, and ensures long-term visual function for patients of all ages.
Purpose & Benefits
Purpose
- Deliver full-spectrum glaucoma diagnosis and lifelong management
- Create customized treatment pathways for each glaucoma subtype
- Monitor disease progression using advanced imaging and AI tools
- Prevent visual field loss through early detection and timely intervention
- Optimize IOP control using medication, laser, or MIGS
- Educate patients on managing glaucoma as a chronic condition
- Provide continuous, integrated care for long-term stability
Benefits
- Comprehensive and individualized care for all stages of glaucoma
- Accurate progression detection through advanced analytics
- Integrative treatment model combining medication, laser, and MIGS
- Early intervention strategies that prevent irreversible optic nerve damage
- Highly precise IOP management using digital data tracking
- Better long-term visual outcomes and prevention of blindness
- Convenient, multidisciplinary care in a single system
Ideal Candidates
This program is ideal for:
- Patients newly diagnosed with glaucoma
- Individuals with mild, moderate, or advanced glaucoma
- Patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG)
- Individuals with uncontrolled IOP despite medications
- Patients experiencing visual field changes
- Individuals transitioning from medication therapy to laser/MIGS
- Patients requiring lifelong monitoring and personalized care
- Anyone with a family history of glaucoma or high-risk anatomy
Possible Risks & Complications
While the program itself is safe, glaucoma may involve risks such as:
- Progressive optic nerve damage
- IOP spikes or fluctuations
- Visual field deterioration
- Worsening blood flow to the optic nerve (NTG)
- Medication intolerance or side effects
- Need for surgical intervention in advanced stages
Korean specialists reduce risks using:
- AI-assisted monitoring and trend analysis
- Continuous OCT/OCTA imaging
- Medication adjustments to improve tolerance
- Timely SLT, MIGS, or filtration surgery when needed
- Integrated systemic and ocular health evaluations
Surgical Techniques
(These represent the surgical and laser options used when medical therapy is not sufficient.)
1. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Improves aqueous outflow and reduces the need for medication.
2. Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
Used for narrow-angle or angle-closure risk patients.
3. MicroPulse Laser Therapy
Controls pressure without damaging surrounding tissues.
4. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Includes:
- iStent Inject
- Hydrus Microstent
- KDB Goniotomy
- Canaloplasty
- GATT
- Trabecular micro-bypass systems
- Schlemm’s canal–based dilation procedures
5. Filtration Surgery
For advanced or refractory cases:
- Trabeculectomy
- PreserFlo MicroShunt
- Baerveldt / Ahmed valve implants
6. Bleb Revision or Needling Procedures
Enhances function of existing filtration surgeries.
Treatment Process in Korea
Step 1 – Full Glaucoma Diagnostic Examination
Includes OCT, OCTA, visual fields, gonioscopy, IOP analysis, and optic nerve evaluation.
Step 2 – AI-Based Progression Forecasting
Identifies risk level and predicted rate of optic nerve damage.
Step 3 – Personalized Care Plan
Medication, laser, or MIGS pathways designed according to disease stage.
Step 4 – Treatment Optimization
Adjust medications, perform laser therapy, or schedule MIGS as needed.
Step 5 – Long-Term Monitoring & Follow-Up
Regular imaging and evaluations ensure long-term disease stability.
Evaluation Duration: 20–40 minutes
Setting: Outpatient glaucoma center
Recovery & After-Care
After-Care Guidelines
- Follow medication instructions and drop schedules carefully
- Report symptoms such as halos, redness, or pressure pain
- Attend scheduled follow-ups every 1–6 months
- Avoid eye trauma or rubbing
- Maintain systemic health and hydration
Recovery Timeline
Days 1–3: Initial stabilization after medication or laser adjustment
Week 1: Clearer vision and more predictable IOP
Weeks 2–4: Treatment effectiveness becomes measurable
1–3 Months: Long-term IOP stability and optic nerve health confirmed
Results & Longevity
Expected Results
- Better IOP control
- Early detection of glaucoma progression
- Stabilized visual fields
- Reduced need for emergency interventions
- Individualized treatment for every stage
- Improved long-term visual function
Longevity
- Designed for lifelong glaucoma management
- Regular imaging enables early intervention
- AI modeling improves long-term predictive accuracy
- Consistent monitoring slows or prevents disease progression
Why Korea Is a Top Destination
- World-leading glaucoma specialists
- State-of-the-art diagnostic technology
- AI-driven IOP and progression analytics
- Wide availability of MIGS and advanced laser systems
- Holistic care integrating optic nerve, vascular, and angle analysis
- Extremely high patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Unique Korean Innovations
- AI-powered glaucoma progression forecasting
- OCTA-based microcirculation monitoring
- 4D optic nerve head structural analysis
- Digital adherence and medication optimization tools
- Hybrid laser–MIGS management protocols
- Integrated patient-specific glaucoma care pathways
These innovations make Korea’s Comprehensive Glaucoma Care Program one of the most complete and advanced glaucoma management systems worldwide.
Cost Range (Indicative Estimate)
| Program Package | Price (KRW) | Approx. USD | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Glaucoma Care Package | ₩250,000 – ₩450,000 | ~$190 – $340 | OCT + VF + IOP + optic nerve analysis |
| Advanced Comprehensive Glaucoma Program | ₩600,000 – ₩1,200,000 | ~$450 – $900 | AI analysis + circulation tests + risk forecasting |
| Complete Management + Laser/MIGS Planning Program | ₩1,500,000 – ₩3,500,000+ | ~$1,100 – $2,600+ | Full diagnostics + treatment pathway + procedural planning |
Popular Clinics in Korea
- B&VIIT Eye Center (Seoul)
- Dream Eye Center (Seoul)
- BGN Eye Clinic (Seoul & Busan)
- Glory Seoul Eye Clinic
- K-Cure Vision Center (Gangnam)
