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SLT Laser (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty)
What is SLT?
It is a laser procedure used to treat glaucoma by reducing the pressure in the eye. It is FDA approved and is the most
significant advance in the treatment of Glaucoma.
What are the advantages of SLT?
Safe - SLT is not associated with systemic side effects or the compliance and cost issues of medications.
Selective - SLT utilizes selective photothermolysis to target only specific cells, leaving the surrounding tissues intact.
Smart - SLT stimulates the body's natural mechanisms to enhance outflow of the fluid in your eye.
Sensible - SLT is reimbursed by Medicare and many other insurance providers, which minimizes your out-of-pocket expenses.
SLT does not rely on medicines, instead, uses an advanced laser system to target only specific cells of the eye - those containing melanin, a natural pigment. This allows for only these cells to be affected, leaving surrounding tissue intact. As a result, your body's own healing response helps lower the pressure in your eye.
How is SLT performed?
SLT is an outpatient procedure and is done in the comfort of our office. The same slitlamp that the doctor uses to examine your eyes
contains the SLT laser and is placed in a room just for this purpose. During the procedure, anesthetic drops will be used to numb your eye.
The laser is applied to the edge of your pupil and the entire procedure takes only a few minutes.
Will I feel anything during the laser treatment?
Generally, the laser treatment does not cause pain. You may see a flash of light, but feel nothing from the laser.
SLT offers the following benefits:
- SLT is not painful and there are no restrictions or limitations after the office treatment.
- SLT takes only a few minutes with a regular appointment in our office.
- SLT is ideal if you are tired of your drops or cannot afford them.
- SLT can be repeated safely and, since it is a cold laser, does not cause scarring or damage like previous laser treatments.
- SLT has no systemic side-effects.
- SLT is covered by Medicare and almost every insurance company.
- SLT is a safe, simple and effective glaucoma treatment for almost 100% of our glaucoma patients.
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