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Eeva S Ojanen1, Joni A Turunen1,2, Mika Harju1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

Acta Ophthalmologica
|June 14, 2025

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Summary
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) demonstrated a low incidence of serious complications, with only one case of permanent vision deterioration observed in over 6000 treatments. This highlights SLT

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Management
  • Laser Therapy

Background:

  • Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a common procedure for managing ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma.
  • Assessing the safety profile of SLT is crucial for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of serious complications following selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of electronic medical records for patients who underwent SLT between 2012 and 2018.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, procedure details, and recorded complications.
  • Primary outcomes focused on serious adverse events such as corneal edema, scarring, hyphema, and refractive shifts.

Main Results:

selective laser trabeculoplasty
  • A total of 6081 SLT procedures were analyzed.
  • The incidence of anterior chamber bleeding was 2/1000, with hyphema occurring in 0.7/1000 treatments.
  • Corneal edema/folds occurred in 1/1000 eyes, and one case of permanent vision deterioration was noted (<0.2/1000).

Conclusions:

  • Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is associated with a low rate of serious complications.
  • The findings support the use of SLT as a safe first-line treatment option for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.