The Efficacy of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | May 2006 |
Clinical Results of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Treatment of Open Angle Glaucoma
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new method to reduce intraocular pressure in eyes
with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. SLT may also be effective for cases with
previously failed ALT procedures. We will study the efficacy and safety of the SLT
procedure.
with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. SLT may also be effective for cases with
previously failed ALT procedures. We will study the efficacy and safety of the SLT
procedure.
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been shown to be a safe, well tolerated, and
effective intraocular pressure reduction therapy for several forms of open-angle glaucoma.
SLT produces significantly less disturbance to the trabecular meshwork and is theoretically
more repeatable than the ALT procedure. This retrospective research will begin with cases
treated in 2001. It will evaluate whether SLT is effective for patients who have had prior
treatment with ALT and it will determine whether the IOP lowering effect is sustainable over
time. It will also assess the efficacy of repeated SLT procedures.
effective intraocular pressure reduction therapy for several forms of open-angle glaucoma.
SLT produces significantly less disturbance to the trabecular meshwork and is theoretically
more repeatable than the ALT procedure. This retrospective research will begin with cases
treated in 2001. It will evaluate whether SLT is effective for patients who have had prior
treatment with ALT and it will determine whether the IOP lowering effect is sustainable over
time. It will also assess the efficacy of repeated SLT procedures.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, pseudo exfoliative
glaucoma, pigment dispersion glaucoma
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of prior invasive glaucoma surgery
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