Background Normal tension glaucoma (NTG) is commonly treated with anti-glaucoma medications. Recently, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) has been demonstrated to lower the intraocular pressure ...

Venous insufficiency' means that the veins aren’t working adequately, usually because the valves that prevent backward flow ...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems (including imbedded lasers if hazards are accessible), and must be approved by the Laser Safety ...

Purpose: To compare outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) with drug therapy for glaucoma patients in a prospective randomized clinical trial. Patients and Methods: Sixty-nine patients ...

To test complex brain functions during neurosurgical procedures, surgeons must operate on awake, locally anesthetized ...

A new laser treatment for sinusitis could soon replace traditional surgery for some patients. The laser, combined with a special solution of salt water, gets rid of the unwanted tissue and ...

The global ophthalmic lasers market is estimated to be valued at USD 976.8 million in 2024 and is expected to experience ...

Because endovenous laser ablation takes place under anesthesia, individuals should feel no pain during the procedure. However, pain may persist for some weeks after. Individuals may need to wear ...

For laser eye surgery, our physicians use the newest technologies that are available for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. All of these refractive procedures for laser ...

Six-year results showed that patients treated with the laser experienced a statistically significant lower rate of disease ...

Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have venous insufficiency and have a laser procedure by a vein specialist coming up in a couple of weeks. I don’t know much about the procedure and wondered if you ...