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Eye hypertension, also known as glaucoma in medical terms, is a condition that causes optic nerve damage as a result of increased pressure inside the eye. Treatment of glaucoma usually involves medications, eye drops, or surgical procedures aimed at reducing intraocular pressure.
Laser therapy may also be used in some cases of glaucoma, but this is usually reserved for cases requiring surgical intervention and is administered as part of glaucoma treatment.
Some Glaucoma Treatment Methods Using Laser Treatment
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) Treatment Method: In the argon laser treatment method, argon laser light is applied to the trabecular meshwork within the eye, creating openings to increase the flow of intraocular fluid. This may help lower intraocular pressure.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Treatment Method: Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a procedure performed using low-energy laser light on the trabecular network tissue. In this method, targeted cells in the trabecular meshwork are damaged to increase the flow of intraocular fluid. SLT is less invasive and repeatable compared to other laser treatments.
Continuous Laser Trabeculoplasty (CLT) Treatment Method: Continuous Laser Trabeculoplasty (CLT) Treatment Method is a less frequently used laser trabeculoplasty method. In this procedure, laser light is applied to the trabecular meshwork tissue within the eye and the tissue is then precisely excised using a surgical instrument.
The use of laser to treat glaucoma may vary depending on the individual patient’s condition and the severity of the glaucoma. The treatment plan should be determined by an ophthalmologist and adapted to the patient’s specific condition. Therefore, it is important for people considering laser therapy to treat eye pressure to consult an ophthalmologist. A specialist doctor will evaluate the patient’s condition and determine the most appropriate treatment option.
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