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MLT/SLT
Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT) and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) are laser procedures performed to treat open angle glaucoma. The laser targets the trabecular meshwork, which is the site of most resistance to the outflow of aqueous humour. The laser causes localized tissue remodeling which “unclogs” the trabecular meshwork allowing increased drainage to lower intraocular pressure. While the in-office procedure is quick and painless, full effect of the laser may take several months. MLT and SLT differ in the wavelength of the treatment laser and upon examination the doctor will determine which laser would provide the greatest benefit for each situation. Additional treatments may be repeated over time if required. MLT and SLT are performed in clinic and patients can resume full activities the following day.
LPI
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is used to treat narrow angles as well as angle closure glaucoma. Angle closure glaucoma occurs due to a block between the iris and the lens, which prevents the aqueous humour from flowing between the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. This results in a buildup of aqueous humour in the posterior chamber, which then causes the iris to bend forward, closing off the drainage system and causing the eye pressure to go up.
LPI is a very quick in-office procedure that involves a using a laser to create a small hole in the iris. This allows the fluid to flow out of the posterior chamber and into the anterior chamber, preventing the spike in pressure and acute angle closure glaucoma. The LPI is performed in clinic under topical anesthesia and patients can resume full activities the following day.
LPI is a very quick in-office procedure that involves a using a laser to create a small hole in the iris. This allows the fluid to flow out of the posterior chamber and into the anterior chamber, preventing the spike in pressure and acute angle closure glaucoma. The LPI is performed in clinic under topical anesthesia and patients can resume full activities the following day.
CPC Laser
Cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) is a laser procedure used to treat glaucoma. This procedure “turns down the tap” in the eye to lower aqueous humor production, which lowers the intraocular pressure. The laser is applied through the sclera and onto the ciliary body. This ciliary body is the tissue that produces the aqueous humour (fluid in the eye). The laser partially destroys the ciliary body, reducing the secretion of aqueous humour and lowering intraocular pressure. The laser is performed under local anesthesia in the clinic or the procedure treatment room.