What Is a Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty?
Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a form of laser surgery generally employed in ophthalmology, the study of the eye, to relieve symptoms of high intraocular pressure (IOP) and prevent its complications. It is a safe and highly innovative way of reducing IOP in intraocular hypertension and many types of glaucoma, which does not respond to common medications. Types of glaucoma which can be treated with selective laser trabeculoplasty include primary open angle glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma, and pigmentary and juvenile glaucoma. The procedure is often done in an outpatient setting and does not require the use of anesthesia.
