The SLT LASER is
used for both the initial and follow-up treatment of open
angle glaucoma. It is the most recent addition to Eye Health's
arsenal of lasers and was introduced in 2005. The SLT Laser
has replaced the Argon Laser as the laser of choice for
chronic open angle glaucoma (see article on SLT laser).
The ENDOSCOPIC CYCLO PHOTOCOAGULATION (ECP) LASER is
used for the treatment of chronic glaucoma for patients
undergoing or having already undergone Cataract Surgery.
ECP is utilized during cataract surgery to achieve better
pressure control in glaucoma patients already on eye drops.
It was introduced at Eye Health in 2003.
The LUMENIS OPAL LASER is used to deliver
Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT) for the expanded treatment of
macular degeneration. Depending upon the stage and type
of macular degeneration one of three different lasers may
be used: The Opal Laser for PDT, Transpupillary Thermo-therapy
(TTT) or Argon Laser. The Opal Laser arrived at Eye Health
in 2002.
The TRANSPUPILLARY THERMO-THERAPY (TTT) LASER is
also used for the expanded treatment of macular degeneration.
This laser was introduced at Eye Health in 2000. The EXCIMER
LASER is used for Laser Vision Correction (PRK and LASIK).
It was introduced at Eye Health Vision Center in 1999. LASIK
for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and
astigmatism has been progressively growing in popularity
over the past ten years.
The YAG LASER is used for the treatment
of capsular scar tissue, which often causes blurred vision
following cataract removal. It was introduced at Eye Health
Vision Center in 1985. This is the most common laser treatment
performed at Eye Health.
The ARGON LASER is used for the treatment
of narrow angle glaucoma, diabetes, other retinal conditions
and select forms of wet macular degeneration. This was Eye
Health's very first type of laser and was introduced to
the practice in 1980. It remains the primary laser used
in treating diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears, but
has recently been replaced by the SLT laser as Eye Health's
choice for the treatment of chronic open angle glaucoma. |