SLT for glaucoma
Selective laser trabeculoplasty treats the natural drainage tissue to help fluid leave the eye. It may be offered before or alongside drops, depending on your type of glaucoma.
OVERVIEW
What are eye laser treatments?
Eye laser is a focused beam of light used for several different conditions. The purpose and settings are different for each treatment, so a careful diagnosis comes first.
SYMPTOMS
Signs to look out for
Symptoms can overlap across conditions. An eye examination is needed to identify the cause.
- Elevated eye pressure or glaucoma progression
- Hazy vision after previous cataract surgery
- Glare caused by a cloudy posterior capsule
- Leaking or abnormal retinal blood vessels
- A retinal tear or another finding that needs a laser barrier
TREATMENT
Treatment and monitoring options
Your plan depends on the cause, stage of disease, wider eye health and what matters in daily life.
YAG capsulotomy
After cataract surgery, the thin capsule behind the artificial lens can become cloudy. YAG laser makes a small opening in that capsule to clear the visual axis.
Retinal laser treatment
Retinal laser can seal selected leaking vessels, treat abnormal vessels or create a barrier around some retinal tears. The pattern and number of sessions depend on the retinal condition.