Selective laser trabeculoplasty as an alternative therapy in glaucoma

Authors

  • Elina Caridad Pérez Molina Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
  • Elizabeth Arzuaga Hernández Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Keywords:

glaucoma, open-angle/surgery, trabeculectomy, lasers, solid-state

Abstract

A review of the literature on selective laser trabeculoplasty was conducted. This is a relatively recent non-invasive laser technique which is used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma with a frequency-doubledNd: YAG laser (Laserex Tango LT5106-T Nd: YAG laser, Ellex Medical Pty Ltd for selective trabeculoplasty). Increased life expectancy of the population increases the incidence of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Laser therapy has proven to be effective in antiglaucoma treatment. Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a novel technique, effective, selective, and with few complications. These facts have motivated this research with the aim of showing its indications and contraindications, the mechanism of action, description of the technique, its effectiveness and its complications.

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Author Biographies

Elina Caridad Pérez Molina, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Especialista de I Grado en Medicina General Integral y en Oftalmología. Máster en Longevidad Satisfactoria. Profesora Instructora de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara “Dr. Serafín Ruiz de Zárate Ruiz”.

Elizabeth Arzuaga Hernández, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Especialista de I Grado en Medicina General Integral y en Oftalmología

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Pérez Molina EC, Arzuaga Hernández E. Selective laser trabeculoplasty as an alternative therapy in glaucoma. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 8 [cited 2025 Oct. 9];6(2):82-9. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/733

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2012): April-June

Section

Review Articles

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