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Laser Treatments for Glaucoma

Laser treatments are a leading-edge option for managing glaucoma.

SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty)

Glaucoma Laser Treatment

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a type of laser treatment designed to lower intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma. We use it when eye drop medications are not reducing the eye pressure enough or are causing unwanted side effects. In addition, it may sometimes be used as an initial treatment in glaucoma for patients who are good candidates and do not want to take eye drops.

SLT works by applying laser energy to the drainage tissue in the eye. This starts a chemical and biological change in the tissue that results in better drainage of fluid through the drain and out of the eye. This results in lowering intraocular pressure. SLT is not a cure for glaucoma but one of many tools to keep it under control.

SLT can be performed as an outpatient procedure at Mann Eye Institute. It has very little downtime, and most patients report little to no discomfort. Laser trabeculoplasty has been in use for more than 25 years in the United States and around the world.

LPI (Laser Peripheral Iridotomy)

Laser peripheral iridotomy is a first-line treatment in closed-angle glaucoma and eyes at risk for this condition. It has been used since 1984 both as treatment and for prevention of the disease.

The procedure creates a tiny hole in the outer edge of the iris, leading to an opening of the angle in the majority of cases. After the angle is widened from the procedure, the trabecular meshwork (which directs fluid out of the eye) is exposed, and fluid outflow is enhanced.

Laser iridotomy is not a substitute for glaucoma eye drops, and in most cases, is used in conjunction with glaucoma medications.

Locations

The Mann Eye Institute is a leading eye care facility with seventeen locations in Humble, West Humble, Houston, Central Austin, North Austin, Sugar Land, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Livingston, Bay City, Pearland, Baytown, Tomball and Cleveland, Texas. With various locations in the Houston and Austin areas we can provide the full continuum of care, including; designer eyewear and eye care needs, LASIK eye surgery, cataract surgery, premium lens implants and dry eye treatment options. If you are seeking expert eye doctors in Texas contact us today!

Copperfield Office
6860 Highway 6 North, Ste. A
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 500-9605

Houston Fannin Office
5115 Fannin St., 10th Floor, Ste 1000
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 580-2500

The Woodlands Office
1501 Lake Robbins Dr. Ste. 130
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 367-2010

Pearland Office
10223 Broadway St., Ste. J
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 971-9332

Spring Office
2616 FM 2920 Ste. I
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 353-8300

Tomball Office
14079 FM 2920
Tomball, TX 77377
(346) 701-4029

Katy Office
750 Westgreen Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3937

Humble - Deerbrook Office
9802 FM 1960 W, Ste. 110
Humble, Texas 77338
(281) 446-9333

Sugar Land Office
6424 E. Riverpark Dr.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 580-2525

Humble - S. Memorial Office
18850 S. Memorial Blvd.
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 446-7900

Livingston Office
1601 US-59 Loop North, Ste. 100
Livingston, Texas 77351
(936) 327-3937

Cleveland Office
429 West Southline
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4343

Bay City Office
3612 Avenue F
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-1450

Baytown Office
4750 East Freeway
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-2020

South Austin Office
2600 Via Fortuna, Ste. 400
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-4123

North Austin Office
4314 W. Braker Lane Ste. 215
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 200-3937

Sun City Office
1530 Sun City Blvd., Ste. 150
Georgetown, TX 78633
(512) 327-3792

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