A Review of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: “The Hype Is Real”
Tomislav Šarenac, Anela Bečić Turkanović, Peter Ferme, Tomaž Gračner
Abstract
Presently, there is no efficacious treatment for glaucomatous optic neuropathy; the current treatment is focused on lowering intraocular pressure (IOP). Studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in reducing the IOP in eyes with open-angle (OAG) glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OH). Moreover, the European Glaucoma Society has instated SLT as the first-line or adjunctive treatment in OAG or OH, reiterating its clinical significance. In this review, we outline the old and the new roles of SLT, with an emphasis on clinical practice, and look further into its renewed appeal and future developments.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineGlaucomaIntraocular pressureOphthalmologyOpen angle glaucomaOptic neuropathyOcular hypertensionOptometryClinical PracticeOptic nervePhysical therapyGlaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsCorneal surgery and disorders