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Laser trabeculoplasty (LTP) is the application of a laser beam to burn areas of the trabecular meshwork, located near the base of the iris, to increase fluid outflow. LTP is used in the treatment of various open-angle glaucomas.[1] The two types of laser trabeculoplasty are argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) and selecti... more at Wikipedia

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Overall, 84% (19 Members) find Surgery, Trabeculoplasty helpful
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Surgery, Trabeculoplasty Reviews

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Working / Worked
surgury helped some, however, damage done. and still progressing.
Working / Worked
it worked the pressure is way down but my doctor cut intto my pupil now its all messed up, and my vision is less, i do not use anymore eye drops and what they calll bleb is not visible that much, but it was only a few days of recovery.
Working / Worked
Working, but came with some side effects. VERY red eyes, and I can't participate in any contact sports. I also can't do any type of diving with my family.
Working / Worked
it did work too kep the presure down but Ilost a lot of sight in the left eye but the right eye turned out just fine.
he has this surgery on the 3rd of December. he is concerned rightly so.
Working / Worked
reduced pressure
Working / Worked
My presure is still going up.
Working / Worked
my vision continous to deteriorate i personally feel that my vision on my left eye will be gone in 5-10 yrs.,
Somewhat Helpful
laser in both eyes to create drainage - lower pressure lasted about 6 months and then a different laser to correct narrow angle
Somewhat Helpful
keeps presher down but vision is blurring
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