Glaucoma Treatment

ABOUT TREATMENT
Glaucoma is often caused by high intraocular pressure. Left untreated, it can result in deterioration of vision, narrowing of the visual field and even blindness. Early treatment can slow down or stabilise the disease, but not completely eliminate it. The aim of treatment is to reduce this pressure.

We treat with SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) method. It uses a short laser beam that targets cells containing melanin pigment. Thanks to the energy generated by the laser, these cells die without damaging the adjacent tissue. The eye drainage system is remodelled and enlarged, reducing intraocular pressure.

COURSE OF THE OPERATION
Before the operation, a medical examination is performed to determine the stage of the disease. The procedure itself is as follows:

Approximately 30 minutes before the procedure, drops are applied to narrow the pupil.
Your eye is numbed with anaesthetic drops.

A special lens will be applied to the cornea of the eye using lubricant. Using the lens and an examination microscope, the doctor will focus the rays on the target tissue.

Green light pulses will act on the tissue. Melanin-containing cells will die, which will widen the outflow pathways and improve the drainage of intraocular fluid.

After the procedure, the patient is given medication to prevent increased intraocular pressure.

Visible results usually appear around the third day after surgery.

ADVANTAGES OF SLT METHOD:
• It is a painless operation under local anaesthesia.
• Fast, takes only a few minutes
• Does not require hospitalisation
• Can be repeated if necessary
• Fast recovery

RISKS & COMPLICATIONS
After glaucoma has been treated with SLT, you may notice a temporary redness of the eye, a short-term increase in intraocular pressure or a slight inflammation. With the correct indication of this operation, no major postoperative complications occur