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Treatment Technology

SLT Laser for Glaucoma

 

Our in-office Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) laser can help rid glaucoma patients of their dependence on a strict eye drop regiment by reducing their ocular pressure.

SLT is a safe and simple in-office laser treatment that effectively reduces the pressure in the eye for most patients with glaucoma.

 

SLT does not rely on medicines.  Instead, it 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.

 

 

 

Why we use Lumenis SLT Laser:

 

  • SLT is not associated with systemic side effects or the compliance and cost issues of medications
  • SLT utilizes selective photothermolysis to target only specific cells, leaving the surrounding tissue intact
  • It stimulates the body's natural mechanism to enhance outflow of the fluid in your eye
  • SLT therapy is reimbursed by Medicare and many other insurance providers, which minimizes your out-of-pocket expenses

 

Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)

The YAG laser is also used to perform LPI or Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, a procedure for narrow-angle glaucoma.
Narrow-angle glaucoma occurs when the angle between the iris and the cornea in the eye is too small. This causes the iris to block fluid drainage, increasing inner eye pressure.

LPI makes a small hole in the iris, allowing it to fall back from the fluid channel and helping the fluid drain out of the eye. The laser procedure itself causes little sensation. Side effects, if any, may include transient blurring of vision, mild inflammation, temporary elevation of IOP and, less commonly, minimal bleeding at the treatment site. Eye drops are used immediately prior to treatment and for several days thereafter to control inflammation and minimize IOP rise. The small potential for side effects of laser treatment is far outweighed by the serious consequence of angle closure glaucoma if narrow anterior chamber angles are left untreated.

 Why we use the YAG laser:

  • YAG procedure is completely painless
  • No anesthesia is needed 
  • Does not require any preoperative tests
  • No operating room needed
  • Takes less than 5 minutes
  • Does not have any postoperative restrictions

 

Endo-Optiks/ECP Laser

 

Endoscopic Cyclo Photocoagulation or ECP, is an exciting new development in the management of most types of glaucoma.

ECP is performed on an outpatient basis.  The ECP procedure consists of using laser light to cauterize part of the ciliary body, which results in less fluid and lower intra-ocular pressure. This reduces fluid production that in turn, reduces intrao-cular pressure.

Endoscopic CycloPhotocoagulation (ECP) is often performed on patients at the time of cataract surgery. It can also be performed on those patients who had SLT procedures, glaucoma filtration surgery, or other surgical procedures that were not successful at controlling intra-ocular pressure.

Why we use ECP laser:

Endoscopic Cyclo Photocoagulation (ECP) is a surgical approach to glaucoma management that employs light endoscopy and visualizedlaser application. The ciliary body (which produces aqueous humour) is viewed by the surgeon, through the endoscope in real time. The target tissues are easily and accurately identified utilizing endoscopy. This allows discrete treatment of the targeted ciliary processes with clear laser ablation and minimized trauma to peripheral (non targeted) tissues.

 

 

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