SLT Laser Therapy Is Non-Invasive
Receiving a glaucoma diagnosis can be scary because it can sometimes lead to getting surgery. Understandably, people are wary of surgical procedures involving their eyes.
SLT laser therapy presents a way for people to avoid needing surgical intervention for their glaucoma.. You can schedule a session of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the middle of the day and resume your routine afterward. Side effects are also not associated with this form of glaucoma treatment.
SLT Laser Therapy Is Painless
The idea of exposing your eye to lasers may be off-putting. More specifically, you may be wary of the proposal because it may hurt. You’ll be glad to know that SLT laser therapy is painless. During treatment, the closest thing you may experience discomfort is some mild irritation. Even that mild irritation should quickly dissipate following treatment.
SLT Laser Therapy Can Be Completed Quickly
Although glaucoma often affects seniors, it can still cause trouble for younger people. If you develop glaucoma at a younger age, you may have a hard time scheduling treatment for it.
Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a good option if you cannot reserve plenty of time for treatment. A single treatment session only takes around 10 to 15 minutes. After that, you may only need to return for an additional check-up to assess the treatment results.
SLT Laser Therapy Provides Repeatable Benefits
You should also consider SLT laser therapy if you’re seeking treatment for open-angle glaucoma because it offers repeatable benefits. The initial effects of this treatment are expected to last for one to five years. After they wear off, you can return to your optometrist for additional treatment.
Try SLT Laser Therapy Courtesy of Longwood Eye & LASIK Center
Allow Longwood Eye & LASIK Center to handle your SLT laser therapy. We have a dedicated team of eyecare professionals in Gardner, Greenfield, West Springfield, and Fitchburg, MA. Please call 1-855-286-2020 or use this contact form to book your treatment session.
