Laser Trabeculoplasty ALT, SLT, MLT for Glaucoma
Laser Trabeculoplasty ALT, SLT, MLT for Glaucoma. Part 2 of 12 of “What’s New In Glaucoma Surgery” Presentation, a continuing education course for Optometrists presented by Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist, Dr. David Richardson on May 20, 2015. Laser...How To Choose Which Type Of Laser Trabeculoplasty To Have
Laser Trabeculoplasty has a long track record of effectively lowering the IOP while presenting relatively low risk to those receiving this treatment. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty has two key advantages over Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty: (1) it is repeatable;
Who Should Consider Glaucoma Treatments Other Than Laser Trabeculoplasty (LT)?
The response to Laser Trabeculoplasty appears to be dependent upon the pre-treatment intraocular pressure (IOP). In other words, the higher the IOP before treatment, the better the response to Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Can Laser Trabeculoplasty Be Repeated?
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) may be repeated multiple times so long as there is an initial IOP-lowering response to the first treatment.[4]
