In general, glaucoma is treated with medication, laser treatment and surgery, and the treatment methods vary for different types of glaucoma and different types of glaucoma. Primary open-angle glaucoma is commonly treated with medication, laser and surgery; primary closed-angle glaucoma will be treated with laser therapy in the early stage if the condition is not serious, supplemented with medication; and then surgery if the condition is very serious. What are the risks of each type of treatment? How to choose? There are risks associated with medication, laser and surgery, and no treatment is risk-free. There are many types of medications available for glaucoma, and several newer ones have very few side effects and are still very safe. Laser treatment is generally very effective and safe. Surgical treatment varies from person to person, and the choice of surgery varies from condition to condition, as do the risks. At Beijing Tongren Hospital doctors will use the best technology to minimize the risk of surgery, but it is undeniable that any surgery has risks. The choice of various treatment modalities depends mainly on the type of glaucoma and the severity of the condition, and it is up to the doctor to help the patient and develop a treatment plan that is most suitable.