Treatment Guidelines

SLT is a relatively quick and easy out-patient procedure. During treatment, approximately 50 confluent spots are placed along the meshwork to treat a 180-degree angle. A large 400-micron spot size simplifies laser positioning on the meshwork.

The SLT treatment regimen is evolving and protocols vary from treatment of 360º, 180º or 90º of the trabecular meshwork. The Ellex clinical advisory network has prepared a set of treatment guidelines based on the results of clinical studies.

Asian Treatment Guidelines

Studies have shown that ethnicity can play an important role in affecting the efficacy of SLT.

Generally in Asia, there is a much higher incidence of angle-closure, open-angle glaucoma in patients with narrow angles, and normal tension glaucoma. For these cases, Ellex has developed a set of Asian SLT Treatment Guidelines in order to optimize patient results.