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SLT Laser
Your SLT Laser Treatment in Tunisia at Affordable Prices
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SLT Laser in Tunisia
SLT Laser, or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, is an ophthalmologic surgical procedure aimed at lowering intraocular pressure. It is now widely used to treat glaucoma; however, this technique is not indicated for all types of glaucoma. Your surgeon will choose the most suitable procedure for you. Discover the indications, procedure, and follow-up for this intervention.
What is SLT Laser Treatment in Tunisia?
The SLT laser technique is a procedure offered to treat glaucoma and reduce intraocular pressure. During the operation, numerous laser projections are performed directly on the trabeculum, which strengthens its permeability, thus reducing the pressure inside the eye. The patient needs one or two sessions for each eye, depending on their case. Before the SLT laser procedure, the surgeon will need to perform thorough ophthalmological examinations before confirming the choice of this intervention. This technique is not suitable for all types of glaucoma; therefore, the specialist can guide you towards the most suitable treatment. Before the operation, you will need to follow a treatment based on eye drops or other medications, and it will be possible to undergo surgery after a few weeks.
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What You Need to Know Before the Operation
Before undergoing this procedure, the surgeon will first prescribe medical treatment. If the eye’s condition does not improve, then SLT laser treatment for glaucoma will be considered. On the day of the operation, if possible, try to come accompanied; the person accompanying you can help you with your movements when leaving the clinic. Before the operation, a series of ophthalmological examinations must be performed, allowing the surgeon to choose the best option. You will also need to prepare a complete medical file including your health assessment, history of previous operations, and blood tests. You must not have any contraindications to the operation.
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How Does SLT Laser Treatment in Tunisia Proceed?
During the operation, the eye to be operated on is anesthetized (with anesthetic eye drops), so you will not feel any pain during the procedure. Only a few minutes are needed to perform the treatment. Your head will be placed on the chin rest of the microscope, and a lens will be placed on the eye to be operated on. During the intervention, your eye must remain open (hence the use of the lens), and you must fix your gaze on the laser beam. The surgeon manipulates the laser and focuses it directly on the eye, more precisely on the trabeculum. During the intervention, you must not move your head, and you must keep your gaze fixed. Thanks to the anesthesia, there is no pain during the intervention; however, you must follow the surgeon’s instructions precisely during the procedure and avoid moving your eye. Fortunately, thanks to the machine’s controls, the ophthalmologist can interrupt the laser at any time during the operation, which will avoid the risk of burns if you move your head.
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Post-operative Follow-up for SLT Laser Treatment
After the intervention, the ophthalmologist may prescribe some eye drops to use as a complement to the treatment: in particular, an anti-inflammatory eye drop, as well as a hypotensive eye drop; this treatment will reduce the risks of eye hypertonia, which is one of the possible complications after the intervention. Generally, there is no pain after the operation, but you may feel a slight burning sensation in the operated eye; this sensation will disappear quickly. It is possible that the surgeon may suggest that you have several sessions (generally two sessions) when a single session is not enough to treat significant glaucoma. The results of the intervention can be evaluated after a few weeks of leaving the clinic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLT Laser is less invasive and uses lower light pulses, specifically targeting pigmented cells in the trabeculum, unlike other lasers that can damage more surrounding tissue.
The effect of SLT Laser can last from several months to several years, but the exact duration varies depending on the patients. Some patients may require additional treatments over time.
SLT Laser is mainly used to treat open-angle glaucoma. It is less effective for closed-angle glaucoma or other rare forms of glaucoma.
Criteria include open-angle glaucoma poorly controlled by medication, an inability to tolerate eye drops, and appropriate ocular anatomy for treatment.
The SLT Laser procedure usually takes between 5 and 10 minutes. Recovery is quick, with most patients resuming normal activities the next day.
Yes, SLT Laser can be used in addition to medications to further reduce intraocular pressure, or as an alternative for patients who do not tolerate medications well.
Side effects may include mild inflammation, temporary increase in intraocular pressure, and slight eye discomfort, generally resolved within a few days.
Patients can receive multiple SLT Laser treatments, but effectiveness may decrease with repeated treatments. It is important to follow the ophthalmologist’s recommendations.
SLT Laser improves the drainage of aqueous humor through the trabeculum by stimulating a biological response that increases the permeability of the trabecular meshwork.
Contraindications include patients with active eye inflammation, previous trabeculum scarring, or those with abnormal eye structures that would prevent clear visualization of the trabeculum.
