Can SLT be done after cataract surgery?

This means that performing SLT after cataract surgery is usually much less effective, as the outflow has already been improved. Anecdotally, three years or more post-phaco, I begin to see SLT become more effective again.

Is it normal to have laser surgery after cataract surgery?

LASIK surgery can be performed 3-6 months after cataract surgery, however, it may not be necessary. Modern cataract surgery can help to reduce a person’s need for glasses.

What should I expect after SLT laser?

The intraocular pressure is reduced in the eye after the procedure, and the full effect of SLT can take up to 3 months. Blurred vision is common up to 24 hours after SLT treatment and slight irritation is not uncommon for up to two days.

What is the post op period for SLT laser?

As a general rule, the effectiveness of SLT can only be evaluated after 1-2 months, which is far beyond the 10-day global period. When the surgeon believes additional treatment is medically necessary, outside of the global period, it is covered. Repeat treatments are supported in the literature.

Can I drive after YAG laser capsulotomy?

YAG capsulotomy is an outpatient procedure and can take just minutes to perform, but you should allow up to 2 hours for your appointment. Can I drive following this treatment? No. This is because dilating eye drops may be used to open up the pupil(s).

What causes film on eye after cataract surgery?

In most cases, this capsule stays clear after the procedure. Posterior capsule opacification occurs when certain residual cells grow on the back of the lens capsule. This cell growth causes the capsule to become somewhat opaque and hazy. As a result, light cannot travel through your eye properly.

What are the side effects of SLT?

Although SLT is reportedly a relatively safe procedure, there are an increasing number of reported side effects, including elevated IOP, iritis, choroidal effusion, hyphema, macular edema, foveal burns, corneal edema, diffuse lamellar keratitis, and refractive shifts (hyperopic and myopic).

Does SLT treatment hurt?

There is virtually no pain with the procedure. You will feel the lens slowly rotating on the surface of the eye as the doctor treats various parts of the trabecular meshwork. The procedure generally takes 5-10 minutes.

Can I watch TV after SLT surgery?

It is perfectly alright to read and watch TV, but be prepared to rest and close your eyes during these activities if needed. You may use lubricating tear drops, an ice pack, and Tylenol or Motrin if desired.

How long does SLT laser take to work?

SLT stimulates the trabecular meshwork to increase the amount of fluid drained from within the eye, which lowers eye pressure. It may take up to 2 months for the laser to take its full effect.

How long does it take for vision to improve after YAG laser?

You should notice significant vision improvement within one day of the procedure. This is a one-time procedure that you will not have to repeat. The reason for this is that the laser eliminates the centralized zone of the capsule located behind your intraocular lens that has created a cloudy posterior.

How do I prepare for a YAG laser?

No preparation is necessary, and patients may resume normal activities immediately.