Complications of selective laser trabeculoplasty: a review

Julia Song Ophthalmology, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA Abstract: Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a laser treatment to treat glaucoma. It was initially indicated for open-angle glaucoma but has been proven to be efficacious for various types of glaucoma. This review ar...

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Autor principal: Song J
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Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
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Sumario:Julia Song Ophthalmology, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, USA Abstract: Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a laser treatment to treat glaucoma. It was initially indicated for open-angle glaucoma but has been proven to be efficacious for various types of glaucoma. This review article summarizes the few rare complications that can be seen with selective laser trabeculoplasty. It also makes recommendations on how to avoid these problems and how to treat patients when these rare complications arise. Keywords: SLT, glaucoma, complications