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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 14 November 2007 |
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SLT works by harnessing laser light to stimulate the body's natural healing response in order to lower your eye pressure. Using a special wavelength and energy, the laser affects only pigmented (melanin containing) cells of your eye. SLT enhances the flow of fluid in the eye, which in turn lowers your eye pressure.
Detailed explanation about how SLT works: SLT uses a 3 nanosecond beam of light to induce a similar cell replacement mechanism to ALT, but without the burning effect. SLT does this by delivering just enough energy to the trabecular meshwork to target specific melanin-rich cells for replacement, without disruption to the surrounding tissue and structure of the trabecular meshwork. It is simply more precise; one ALT laser shot carries 6,000 times the energy of one SLT "drop of light" which accomplishes the same effect on the trabecular meshwork. SLT uses a NdYAG laser applied for only 3 nanoseconds (3 millionths of a second), and this effect generates a "biologic" response rather than a thermal effect generated with the previous argon laser treatment.
Please see the contacts page for further details about how to contact us to arrange for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 November 2007 )
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