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Is laser treatment for glaucoma effective?
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Glaucoma Australia is the peak glaucoma awareness/education/support association in Australia.It is a national, not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to providing educational services to raise awareness about … View Profile
There are several types of laser that are commonly used in glaucoma. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) increases drainage of fluid out of the eye. Cyclodiode laser reduces production of fluid inside the eye. Both types of laser reduce the pressure inside the eye. Laser can also be used to perform a peripheral iridotomy (making a very small hole in the iris of the eye) in the treatment of narrow angle glaucoma.
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