SLT (Selektif Laser Trabeküloplasti)

Visual impairment occurring due to eye pressure cannot be regained.

HOW DOES SLT IMPACT?

With SLT, a low dose of laser energy is sent into occluded ducts, destroying and eliminating the pigment-containing cells. Thus, fluid flow is normalized in occluded ducts and intraocular pressure is reduced to normal level. When this process is performed to the damaged tissue, the pigment-free cells are not damaged by laser energy.

HOW TO PERFORM SLT TREATMENT?

SLT treatment is performed in the examination room. It does not require any surgical condition. Hospitalization and restricting daily activities are not required. Before starting the treatment, the eye is anesthetized with an anesthetic drop.

The procedure is completed in a few minutes and the patient does not feel any pain. After the procedure is completed, an anti-inflammatory eye drop is dropped to the patient's eye. Eye pressure drops significantly within 1-3 days. In the meantime, the patient should not delay the physician checks.