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11880722

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-3-6
pubmed:abstractText
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a safe and effective treatment modality for lowering the intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma. The preservation of the trabecular meshwork architecture and the demonstrated efficacy in lowering intraocular pressure makes the SLT a reasonable and safe alternative to argon laser trabeculoplasty. In addition, SLT is a potentially repeatable procedure because of the lack of coagulation damage to the trabecular meshwork and the demonstrated efficacy in patients with previously failed argon laser trabeculoplasty treatment. Furthermore, SLT can be considered as a primary treatment option in patients who cannot tolerate or are noncompliant with their glaucoma medications, while not interfering with the success of future surgery. Due to its nondestructive properties and low complication rate, SLT has the potential to evolve as an ideal first-line treatment in open angle glaucoma.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1040-8738
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
94-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Selective laser trabeculoplasty: a new treatment option for open angle glaucoma.
pubmed:affiliation
Glaucoma Fellow, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. jtumbocon@aol.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review