Laser Treatment for Glaucoma- Introduction
Several different laser treatments exist for the treatment of glaucoma. Different lasers omit laser light with different properties
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Trabeculoplasty – Laser for Open-Angle Glaucoma
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 …