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Abstract #70218 Published in IGR 18-2

The Limits of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty in Glaucoma Therapy

Filev FS; Gesser C; Kormer R; Klemm M
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde 2017; 234: 365-369


INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in the University Eye Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf. Material and METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 113 eyes of 113 consecutively treated patients who underwent SLT treatment between 03/2011 and 01/2014 and had a follow-up of at least 4 months. RESULTS: Intraocular pressure was reduced by 1.08 mmHg (7 % reduction) on average. In 43.7 % of the treated eyes, additional medical or surgical glaucoma treatment was necessary within 12 months. CONCLUSION: SLT is not effective as monotherapy in pre-treated eyes with low target pressure.

Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf.

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12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)



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