Lincoln, NE
A 58-year-old female asked:
can slt laser treatment be used repeatedly and effectively on a glaucoma patient?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Yes: If the initial iop lowering effect is acceptable and has adequate duration of effect, ie., several years, then the slt treatment may be repeated. The slt iop lowering effect tends to wear off approximately 10-20% per year.
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Dr. Douglas Livaanswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Yes : Slt can be repeated however subsequent treatments may not be as efficacious . Some glaucoma patients may need to have their pressure reduced greater than slt can provide alone . Medication or filtering surgery may be necessary in some glaucoma patients.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long does laser treatment for glaucoma take?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Changanswered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
Depends but short: The length of laser treatment for glaucoma depends on which type of laser procedure, positioning / cooperation level, and difficulty of viewing the eye or minor complication affecting the view. Usually all glaucoma lasers are outpatient office procedures that only take a few minutes.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Lincoln, NE
A 58-year-old female asked:
After slt laser treatment for glaucoma can you still wear contact lenses?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 25 years experience
Yes: Slt helps create a better outflow system inside the eye which helps decrease eye pressure. Contact lenses can be worn after as long as your eyemd knows (since a short course of steroid is given for the usual short term inflammation that can occur after slt).
5.2k viewsReviewed Jul 09, 2020
A 33-year-old member asked:
For how long does laser treatment for glaucoma last?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
1-3 years: But it can be repeated.
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