37 with shunt

my name is kayla i just recieved a shunt in ny onmy seeing eye i had a failed trab after 14 years does anyone else have a shunt? how long has it lasted? are tnere anymore options for me to save my sight when this doesnf work anymore? i am very afraid and need guidance please help. i am only 37 and i am certain i will go blind secondary glaucoma due to uvietis