<p>Anyone out there had the newer laser surgery for glaucoma? I’m scheduled June 18, one eye only. I have exfoliation syndrome and glaucoma in that eye…pressures have risen. No other options for drops right now.</p>
<p>Would love to hear feedback!</p>
<p>My surgery is called Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty</p>
<p>It’s fine…it’s not that new…it’s been around for several years…no pain, minimal to no after care, relatively high success rate of achieving pressure lowering response, minimal risks, and can be repeated if its effects wane over time…all in all a great addition to armamentaria available for glaucoma care
Good luck </p>
<p>My doctor here actually started doing it in CT about 15 years ago, and did some of the research studies for efficacy. </p>
<p>Thank you for the reassurance. He tells me I can drive myself, and plan to go out shopping two hours after the procedure!</p>
<p>Thumper, although the success rate is high, it is not 100%. Sadly, my mom lost her sight in one eye post surgery. She adapted well and went on with a very positive attitude, but I will always feel such sadness for her. I learned much from how she reacted to this unexpected outcome, however. Just wanted you to be aware that any surgery is not something to be taken likely. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Ism…did your mom already have vision loss due to glaucoma prior to the surgery?</p>
<p>No,Thumper. However, none of the many types of drops tried seemed to be able to bring those numbers down. You bring up a point I had never considered before this time, however. By now she would have likely developed greatly diminished vision. My intent was only to suggest that you give this careful consideration. I wish you well!</p>
<p>I don’t have much choice. The only drops they could add, I’m allergic to.</p>
<p>Thumper, I do not have any experience with this or advice. I just want to wish you good luck and no complications.</p>
<p>SLT is good! Pseudoexfoliation is a difficult disease. Yes, you do need an SLT if you are unable to control IOP or increased optic nerve cupping with drops. Then you can go to fewer drops or no eye drops. As for allergy to eye drops, there are preservative free glaucoma drops to consider trying as well.</p>
<p>Have fun shopping!</p>
<p>My mother had this surgery in CT about 10 yrs ago. The previous MD’s were unable to control her IOP and she suffered some visual field deficits. The surgeon who preformed the procedure was able to save her remaining sight and optic nerve. Her pressures are quite low and she had subsequent cataract surgery without complications.</p>