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Good Hope Hospital Eye Clinic

SLT laser

selective laser trabeculoplasty for chronic open angle glaucoma    David Kinshuck

 
Selective laser trabeculoplasty

This laser is a very gentle procedure. Gentle laser burns are aimed at the trabecular meshwork. This opens up the meshwork, so the aqueous can then drain out of the eye more easily.

  • it is used for chronic open angle glaucaoma
  • it is available at Birmingham and Midland eye Centre
  • It is used when treatment with one or two drops do not lower the pressure enough
  • it is not suitable for end-stage glaucoma
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