Comparison of laser vs non-laser glaucoma treatment?

Discussion in 'Laser Eye Surgery' started by Salmon Egg, May 15, 2008.

  1. Salmon Egg

    Salmon Egg Guest

    I am having unstable IOP. In addition,the preservative BAK in my eye
    drops appear to be giving me trouble. I finally decided that
    surgery,trabeculectomy is the way to go. My left eye suffers severe
    reduction of central vision because of a central retinal vein occlusion.
    The trabeculectomy is to be done on my "good" rightey to preserve its
    central vision. Needless to say, this makes me nervous.

    I was surprised to find out that the surgery is planned to be true
    cutting rather than laser based. I was under the impression--perhaps
    incorrectly--that laser treatment avoided much of the risk associated
    with actual cutting. Where can I get a good comparison of the pros and
    cons of laser surgery as opposed to scalpel surgery? I want to be armed
    with knowledge when I ask more questions.

    Bill
     
    Salmon Egg, May 15, 2008
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  2. Salmon Egg

    Don W Guest

    I have a non-surgery bias. Just how unstable is the IOP? And could
    other eye drops not using BAK be tried? I am a Xalatan user and "side
    effects" don't seem to be a problem. Uses BAK as I understand. What
    effects are you having?

    Don W.
     
    Don W, May 15, 2008
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  3. Salmon Egg

    Irv Arons Guest

    Bill,

    I have written about a good laser treatment for glaucoma called
    SLT(selective laser trabeculoplasty).

    Here is a link to my latest post on the subject:

    http://irvaronsjournal.blogspot.com/2006/11/update-on-use-of-slt-for-treating.html

    Irv Arons
     
    Irv Arons, May 23, 2008
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  4. Salmon Egg

    Irv Arons Guest

    Bill,

    I have written about a good laser treatment for glaucoma called
    SLT(selective laser trabeculoplasty).

    Here is a link to my latest post on the subject:

    http://irvaronsjournal.blogspot.com/2006/11/update-on-use-of-slt-for-treating.html

    Irv Arons
     
    Irv Arons, May 23, 2008
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