An SLT laser may offer patients freedom from glaucoma medication
Do you or a loved one suffer from glaucoma? Are eye drops a hassle? Are your drops expensive?
Intraocular pressure (IOP) control is an ongoing process for patients with glaucoma. Traditional treatment involves eye drops. These drops require consistent use for best IOP control. Costs of glaucoma medications add up over time. Patients may continue on glaucoma medications indefinitely. Some glaucoma eye drops cause stinging and burning.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), gives many patients relief from glaucoma eye drops and helps to ease the burden on patients to remember to use their drops. SLT involves the use of a laser to improve aqueous fluid outflow. SLT is a safe, brief, in-office procedure, performed by Dr. Ballitch that causes essentially no discomfort. The IOP lowering effect of SLT is 20-30%, comparable to front-line glaucoma eye drops. About 80% of patients have this IOP-lowering benefit lasting 1 to 5 years, and possibly beyond. Additionally, SLT is a repeatable procedure.
For patients suffering from glaucoma, SLT may be more cost-effective and offer less hassle than traditional glaucoma therapy. Please call 419-521-3937 to get started!
