Glaucoma Treatment Principles:
The aim of the treatment is to preserve the patient's vision for life. There are three types of glaucoma treatment: medication, laser treatment and surgical treatment.
Treatment usually starts with medication, and if the damage continues, laser or laser treatment is available. Surgical treatment is applied.
Which treatment will be applied depends on the patient's condition. Early or late diagnosis, the patient's age, and whether he or she uses his or her medications properly are important factors in choosing the treatment method.
Treatment cannot restore old vision, it only prevents further vision loss.
SLTLaser(Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty)is an alternative treatment option in glaucoma. It offers a supportive solution when treatment is not sufficient for patients using medication. It can only be applied to open angle glaucoma. SLT, which is very effective in correctly selected patients, is a simple treatment method of 3-4 minutes and has no side effects or harm. It can reduce eye pressure by 20 - 30%. The effectiveness of the treatment, which can be applied every 6 months, continues for 6 months - 2 years.
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