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  • Title: One year results of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma.
    Author: Thatsnarong D, Ngamchittiampai C, Phoksunthorn T.
    Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 2010 Feb; 93(2):211-4. PubMed ID: 20302003.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) as a treatment of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). MATERIAL AND METHOD: In a prospective clinical study, 21 eyes suffering from POAG were treated with SLT over inferior 180 degrees of trabecular meshwork. The intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured before and 1 hour, 1 week, and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the treatment. The glaucoma medications were continued on the same regimen during the study period. RESULTS: The mean preoperative IOP was 18.6 mmHg (SD 2.2). The mean IOP reduction were 4.9 mmHg (26.3%) 1 hour after SLT, 2.6 mmHg (14.0%) 1 week after SLT, 4.0 mmHg (21.5%) 1 month after SLT, 3.5 mmHg (18.8%) 3 months after SLT, 3.7 mmHg (19.9%) 6 months after SLT, and 3.3 mmHg (17.7%) 12 months after SLT. There were minimal adverse reactions including conjunctival injection and mild anterior chamber reaction. CONCLUSION: SLT is a safe and effective procedure to reduce IOP in POAG patients.
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