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In glaucoma eye pressure has reduced 30% using 1 drop of travatan. dr says if i need a lower pressure can use slt laser instead of 2nd drop. okay?

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SLT: A second drop or slt would be my next step. 30% reduction is great! I do not know your situation, but usually one would watch and see if the 30% decrease in pressure is adequate or not before going to next step.

Answered 6/4/2018

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Yes: Slt usually effective, if not can always take 2nd drop.

Answered 3/30/2021

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Agreeable: Yes, as an option to additional topical medication, an SLT treatment is very reasonable. About 80% of patients with open angle glaucoma respond to SLT. In those individuals with less than an adequate response, a second medication can be added.

Answered 6/4/2018

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