Our non-surgical procedures include outpatient laser or injection appointments designed to improve your retina and assist with glaucoma complications.
Also known as SLT, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty is a simple, yet highly effective laser procedure thats lowers the intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma. It is performed in your ophthalmologist's office, and typically takes less than five minutes.
Short pulses of low-energy light are delivered to the melanin, or pigment, in specific cells of the affected eye. In response, the body's natural healing mechanisms go to work to rebuild these cells. This rebuilding process improves drainage and lowers intraocular pressure. The surrounding, non-pigmented cells - as well as the rest of the eye structure - are untouched and undamaged.
Prior to treatment, eye drops are applied to prepare the eye and provide mild anesthesia. The gentle pulses of light are delivered through a specially designed microscrope. The entire process takes just a few minuets. When it's complete, your physician may treat your eye with anti-inflammatory eye drops.
SLT has a 90% success rate in lowering the intraocular pressure. The pressure lowering effect can last for 2-3 years on average. Because SLT is gentle, non-thermal and non-invasive, it is safe to repeat the treatment.
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