SLT laser for glaucoma
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma performed in-office, in about 10 minutes per eye, using only anesthetic drops.
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma performed in-office, in about 10 minutes per eye, using only anesthetic drops.
The laser is applied selectively to the trabecular meshwork — the structure responsible for draining the eye's internal fluid — stimulating its function and improving the eye's natural drainage, which lowers intraocular pressure.
Its full effect can take a few weeks to develop and, in many patients, it can be repeated in the future if needed. It doesn't replace the need for periodic follow-up, but it can reduce — or in some cases eliminate — the need for drops.