A notable progress has been witnessed in the utilisation of lasers for treating patients with glaucoma in the past decades. The use of lasers in glaucoma continues to evolve, with a trend towards primary and earlier intervention. The current article focuses on the use of lasers in the management of glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the prominent causes of irreversible vision loss.
The use of lasers in the treatment archetype of this blinding disease is constantly increasing. Lasers can be employed in several ways to treat glaucoma like targeting the trabecular meshwork to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP); performing laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) and preventing pupillary block. Laser therapies Different laser therapies used in managing of glaucoma are: Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT) Laser trabeculoplasty is generally recommended for patients with open angle glaucoma that continues to…
