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2. Do I Need Surgery for My Glaucoma? - WebMD

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   Here are some types of laser surgery for glaucoma: Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT): This opens clogs in your eye so fluid can drain out. Your doctor may treat half of the clogs first, see how ...

3. Glaucoma surgery - Wikipedia

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   Glaucoma surgery. Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve that results in vision loss and is frequently characterized by raised intraocular pressure (IOP). There are many glaucoma surgeries, and variations or combinations of those surgeries, that facilitate the escape of excess aqueous humor from the eye to lower intraocular ...

4. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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   Some new research has shown that SLT may be as effective as eye drops in early glaucoma. This in-office procedure only takes a few minutes and involves your eye doctor aiming a laser at the ...

5. Open-Angle Glaucoma: Vs. Closed-Angle, Treatment, Symptoms, More

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   Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). This is an office procedure in which a laser is aimed at the trabecular meshwork to improve the drainage and lower eye pressure. On average, it can lower ...

6. Medicare Coverage for Glaucoma - Healthline

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   Part B costs. If you’re enrolled in Original Medicare, you’ll pay 20% of the cost of glaucoma screenings and treatments after you’ve met your Part B annual deductible. In 2024, the Part B ...

7. Dr. Leana Long, MD, Ophthalmology | Williamsburg, VA - WebMD

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   In addition to examinations, she performs cataract surgery and laser treatments for specific eye diseases. Dr. Long is one of two ophthalmologists on the peninsula who perform SLT, a new laser treatment for glaucoma. She has experience using Botox to reduce wrinkles and treat medical conditions such as eyelid and facial spasms.

8. Types of Refractive Laser Eye Surgery - WebMD

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   Refractive and laser eye surgery allow many patients to see better than any other time in their lives. Most types of vision correction surgery reshape your cornea, the clear front part of your eye.

9. How to Protect Your Eyes After Laser Eye Surgery - WebMD

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   Avoid getting non-sterile water from showers, hair washing, etc. into your eyes during the first few days after surgery. Be careful when you’re in the shower or bath. Be sure to keep soap out of ...