What is Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) | Glaucoma Treatment (3D)

SLT is a laser procedure performed in the office to lower eye pressure.
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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Laser procedure that reduces the intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma.
Eye drops are administered to numb the eye.
Gentle pulses of light are delivered through a specially designed microscope.
Short pulses of low-energy light target the pigmented cells of the trabecular meshwork.
In response, the body’s natural healing mechanism rebuilds these cells.
This rebuilding process improves drainage and lowers intraocular pressure.
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What are the benefits?
On average, SLT can lower the eye pressure by about 20-30%. The laser is effective in lowering eye pressure in about 80% of patients. The laser effect wears off after several years, but the trabecular meshwork can be stimulated again with repeat laser. SLT does not affect the success rates or the eligibility of getting other medical or surgical treatments.
What is the recovery time and what should I expect?
Though everyone heals differently, most people can resume normal activities right after treatment, although you'll need to have someone drive you home. For the next few days your eyes may be red, a little scratchy and sensitive to light if you develop inflammation in the eye after the procedure
If there is any blurred vision, it usually improves within hours or a day.
There are no restrictions in reading, watching TV, using your phone, tablet device, computer, etc but you may tire more easily during these activities.
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