Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) takes only a few moments and patients can leave soon after the procedure. It is important for patients to continue to use their prescribed glaucoma medicine until the results of the procedure can be determined....

In fact, additional eye drops are often prescribed for a short period of time after the SLT procedure, to reduce inflammation. There are no limitations on visual activities, light exposure, or physical activity. Patients can drive home after the procedure if they wish.

 

Because the targeted cells are more stimulated as much as ablated, the trabecular meshwork is mostly left intact. This means that selective laser trabeculoplasty can be performed up to twice a year. In argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) much of the meshwork is damaged and treatment is limited to twice in a lifetime.