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Glaucoma care has moved beyond relying on drops alone. Today many doctors begin with in-office lasers and very small-incision procedures that safely lower eye pressure while keeping daily routines simpler. Why SLT is often our first step Selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT, targets the eye’s natural drainage tissue so fluid exits more easily. This reduces… Read More

What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause progressive and irreversible damage the optic nerve, resulting in blind spots within the field of vision. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness occurs. Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because symptoms are rarely apparent until damage is done. Glaucoma is… Read More