Bin Wu, M.D.,
Glaucoma Specialist at D’Ambrosio Eye Care provided information about laser
treatment for glaucoma. “Laser
treatment for glaucoma is
regarded as a safe and effective treatment for glaucoma and may be considered
as first-line therapy for many patients as an alternative to eye drops,” said
Dr. Wu. “Especially for patients with early to moderate-stage open-angle
glaucoma when eye pressure or IOP is less than 35 mm Hg, SLT laser treatment is
particularly helpful,” he further explained. Recent research presented at the World Glaucoma
Congress also
indicated that the SLT Laser may also be useful for glaucoma induced by the use
of steroids and the ALT and SLT Laser may be useful in treating pigmentary
glaucoma. “I do want to stress that laser treatments are not a cure and that
meticulous follow up and monitoring is necessary to ensure that patients
continue to do well over time in order to preserve eye health and vision,”
stressed Dr. Wu.
If
you or someone you know is concerned about glaucoma risk, has any family
history of glaucoma or would like to learn more about glaucoma laser treatments
they are encouraged to schedule an eye
examination at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care or
facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help recommend an appropriate
treatment plan.
D'Ambrosio
Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice with office locations
at 479 Old Union Turnpike,
Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts
01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner,
Massachusetts 01440 that serve the greater Boston and
central Massachusetts area.
