Laser Treatment
Laser Treatment for Glaucoma
The goal of glaucoma treatment is to maintain the eye’s visual function, field of vision, and overall quality of life. Medical therapy is used for early to moderate stages. When 2–3 anti-glaucoma eye drops are insufficient or not tolerated, laser or surgical treatment is considered.
Laser Treatments
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): Used when eye drops fail to lower intraocular pressure or are not tolerated.
- Laser Iridotomy: Recommended for closed-angle glaucoma; creates microscopic openings in the iris, sometimes as a preventive measure.
- Diode Laser Therapy: Treats advanced glaucoma or glaucoma-related blindness, reducing pain and high intraocular pressure.
Surgical Treatments
Performed when medical or laser therapy is ineffective or not possible. The method is determined by analysing the anterior chamber angle and glaucoma stage. Surgeries at our clinic are performed by Dr. Pille Tein.
- Trabeculectomy: Most common glaucoma surgery; requires 6 weeks of follow-up and special procedures like laser, suture lysis, or injections to regulate intraocular pressure.
- Deep Sclerectomy: Suitable for open-angle glaucoma; longer surgery but rapid recovery. Intraocular pressure can be further regulated with laser micro-openings.
- Mini-Shunts: Shorter surgery duration, fewer follow-ups, usually no additional glaucoma treatment needed.
Laser Photocoagulation – Supra Scan 577
Quantel Medical’s Supra Scan 577 is a new-generation multi-spot laser for retinal treatment, offering precise, safe, and efficient therapy.
- Uses a 577nm wavelength for more effective and homogeneous treatment compared to traditional 532nm lasers.
- Multi-spot mode delivers millisecond interval pulses with one press.
- Micro-pulse module minimizes damage to surrounding tissue.
- Shorter procedure duration (typically 10 minutes; 15–20 minutes with standard lasers).
- Higher efficiency, accuracy, and tolerability with lower risk of post-procedure edema and glare.
- Faster visual recovery; preferred by patients previously treated with classic lasers.
