Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

SLT is the newest type of laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma. The SLT uses a combination of frequencies that allow the laser to work at very low levels that allow the procedure to be safely repeated many times. The SLT treats specific cells and leaves the mesh-like drainage canals surrounding the iris intact. The objective of the surgery is to help fluids drain out of the eye, reducing intra-ocular pressure that can cause damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision.