SELECTIVE LASER TRABECULOPLASTY (SLT) VS. ARGON LASER TRABECULO-PLASTY (ALT) - 3 YEAR FOLLOW-UP

Purpose: SLT is a frequency doubled, Nd:YAG laser used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open angle glaucoma. SLT selectively targets melanin-containing cells within the trabecular meshwork, leaving surrounding tissue intact Benefits of SLT over conventional ALT include markedly lower energy requirement, preservation of the trabecular meshwork architecture,