Laser Treatment for Glaucoma- Introduction
Several different laser treatments exist for the treatment of glaucoma. Different lasers omit laser light with different properties
Glaucoma & Cataract, Prof. Eytan Blumenthal
Several different laser treatments exist for the treatment of glaucoma. Different lasers omit laser light with different properties
Patients with the typical form of glaucoma (which is called open-angle glaucoma) are generally treated with eye-drops. When intraocular pressures remain high despite medical treatment, two additional treatment modalities exist: laser treatment or surgery, which are both powerful options to further reduce intraocular pressure. Laser treatment for open-angle glaucoma is called trabeculoplasty and its purpose is to …