Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) procedure

From what I understand thee more SLT procedures you have the less effective they become according to all of the experts. So why not wait until really needed to use that Silver Bullet ? I could live with a five year separation. I would be very happy to visit my Dr. only twice a year. Again it seems they wish to see you at the "Medicare" intervals when they will pay for them. Would be nice to eliminate all of some of the drops at this point. I wish yout he best and continued success and thanks for the reply. Veey much appreciated.

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I had my second SLT about 4 months ago. It had been at least 10 years before that for the first. It did lower my pressure 2-3 points so I think it was worth it. I understand the SLT usually gets less effective if you keep repeating it, but 2-3 times may well be worth it. I've also been on 4 eye drops to try and keep pressure below 15: combigan, dorzolimide, lumigan, and rhopressa. When the drops and SLT quit working, then it will be time for surgery..

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I was not sure how to post so I got my son to help me. I had SLT on February 15th as my pressure was 29/30 .I was on Azopt and betoptic s and he said they stopped working. I am still on azopt and on February 22nd. he checked my pressure and it was 16/17. He wants do it it again in 6 months to give me no drops. I am concerned, as this machine is in his office and the procedure is paid by the government every 6 months and I dont want to keep repeating SLT. I have hyper ocular pressure for 20 years.

lizziemnz
Glad to hear you had success with multiple SLT treatments. I'm now scheduled to have 2nd treatment after 5 years as my pressures have started to rise again.

I am scheduled to have my first SLT next month. The doctor indicated that she does the 180° instead of the 360° to minimize inflammation that could trigger pressure spike. Anyone ever heard of this?

I am new to this Mayo connect site, so forgive me if I posted my initial comment as a reply… Oops! I am scheduled for my first SLT next month. My doctor stated that she does the procedure at 180° instead of 360° to minimize inflammation and prevent pressure spike. Anyone ever heard of this?

I am new to this site, so I am a bit confused as to how to post comments. I thought my comments posted but I don’t see them. anyways, I am scheduled for my first SLT next month, due to elevated ocular pressure. My doctor stated that she does the procedure at 180° instead of 360° to minimize information and prevent pressure spike. Has anyone ever heard of this?

Hi Lizziemnz
I've been fighting glaucoma for 30 years now. I just had SLT treatment within the last month for the second time. My pressures going in were 13 and after were 9 so I can recommend it. It did not hurt, but my eyes were a little blurry for a while.
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