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SLT laser

SLT laser is a form of "cold laser" that does not burn the trabecular meshwork - rather it stimulates it to enhance drainage of fluid out of the eye. The results are modestly impressive - 5 year results indicate a 20-30% drop in eye pressure. It is a treatment that can be repeated, and surgery to control pressure can be delayed or postponed indefinitely as a result.

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Memantine is a new drug for glaucoma, that has undergone extensive trials to establish its effectiveness. Disappointingly, it has not demonstrated the benefits expected, and plans to release this medication in the UK are therefore on hold.

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Referral information: Mr P Galloway

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 07 July 2004
Referral information: Mr Peter H Galloway, MBBS, BMedSci, FRCOphth Mr Peter Galloway Contact details. NHS appointments: St James University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF Private appointments: • Personal assistant: 01937 541572 (24 hour), or email. To contact Mr Galloway, please use this email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it • BUPA Hospital, Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT. Tel 0113 269 3939 • Nuffield Hospital, 2 Leighton Street, Leeds, LS1 3EB. T:0113 388 2067 F:0113 388 2100 • Yorkshire Eye Hospital, 937 Harrogate Road, Apperley Bridge, BD10 0RD. Direct Dial 0845 456 1729
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 November 2007 )

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Medication

Medications for glaucoma

Glaucoma medications are constantly improving and new agents combine prosta drugs and beta blockers. This improves 'compliance' ie how well the medication is taken, as many patients forget to take drops.

Iridotomy

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Laser iridotomy is performed to reduce the risk of or to treat primary angle closure ("narrow angle glaucoma"). This type of glaucoma can be associated with longsightedness, and may run in the family, as with other types of glaucoma. Iridotomy is a safe procedure, and prevent angle closure in most cases, but does not eliminate the risk. Sometimes cataract surgery is preferred as a primary option.

Types

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There are over a hundred types of glaucoma. Most commonly, in the UK, patients have Primary Open Angle Glaucoma ("POAG"). Most types of glaucoma are treated the same. Some variants progress at different rates, but most types progress slowly but surely (ie lead to visual field loss) without treatment. Another common type is Normal Pressure Glaucoma. This tends to be more slowly progressive. Secondary glaucomas are rare (less than 5%), as is congenital glaucoma.