The use of laser energy to treat open angle glaucoma has been used by optometric physicians in certain states for over a decade now. This interactive presentation will review and update these ophthalmic laser procedures.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Why, and for what ocular conditions, are ophthalmic lasers indicated?

• To review the outcomes and clinical relevance of the Glaucoma Laser Trial.

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT).

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).

• To become familiar with the indications, contraindications, treatment protocols, complications, and follow-up with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP).