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Bhaskar Jha¹, Shibal Bhartiya², Reetika Sharma¹

¹Dr RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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|December 29, 2016

Summary

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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) offers a safe and effective alternative for lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients. This laser treatment is repeatable, compliance-free, and has minimal side effects, making it a promising therapeutic option.

Keywords:

Argon laser trabeculoplasty Compliance and glaucoma.Lasers in glaucoma Selective laser trabeculoplasty

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Ophthalmology
Medical Technology

Background:

Glaucoma management often involves medical and surgical interventions with significant quality of life concerns.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) has emerged as a key therapeutic modality for intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction.

Approach:

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge regarding SLT.
It examines the mechanism of action, efficacy, indications, and limitations of SLT.

Key Points:

SLT is increasingly utilized as a primary or adjunctive therapy for glaucoma.
Preliminary evidence indicates SLT is effective, repeatable, and safe, with minor, transient side effects.
The technology has gained global attention from glaucoma surgeons.

Conclusions:

SLT presents a promising, compliance-free, and safe therapeutic option for glaucoma.
Further research is needed to address existing knowledge gaps regarding this technology.