Laser Trabeculoplasty: Assessment, Risks and Follow-up

Laser trabeculoplasty uses laser energy at the eye’s drainage angle to lower pressure in selected people with open-angle glaucoma. It does not restore vision already lost and does not guarantee that drops or later procedures will be unnecessary.

Assessment and alternatives

An ophthalmologist should confirm glaucoma type, angle anatomy, pressure, optic-nerve and visual-field findings, current medicines and the target pressure. Alternatives may include drops, monitoring, another laser approach or surgery.

Procedure and response

Selective laser trabeculoplasty is commonly performed as an outpatient procedure. Pressure response varies and may take time to assess. The effect can reduce over time, and treatment may be repeated or changed according to clinical findings.

Risks and follow-up

Risks include temporary pressure rise, inflammation, discomfort, blurred vision, lack of adequate pressure reduction and need for further treatment. Sudden pain, marked redness or vision loss requires urgent assessment. Long-term pressure, optic-nerve and visual-field monitoring remains necessary.

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