FAQs

The LPI treatment is a quick outpatient procedure that is performed in our ambulatory surgery center. There are no needles, no stitches, and no shots. After placing numbing drops in your eye, your doctor places a contact lens on your […]

The doctor uses the argon laser to make a small opening in the colored part of the eye. This hole prevents the buildup of fluid behind the iris and allows the fluid to reach the drains of the eye. This […]

LPI, or Laser Peripheral Iridotomy, is a surgical procedure used to prevent a severe form of glaucoma called angle closure glaucoma.

As with any medical procedure, results may vary. However, unlike daily eye drops, SLT therapy is administered just once in a simple, fast, in-office procedure. Because glaucoma is a chronic disease, follow-up appointments with your eye care specialist are important. […]

No, only one eye is typically done at a time per the written policy of our ambulatory surgery center and the prevailing medical standard of care.

Yes, SLT is reimbursed by Medicare and most insurance providers, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in non-reimbursed prescription medication costs.

Unlike many glaucoma medications, there are no reported incidences of allergic reactions or systemic side-effects with SLT. Complications are rare, but may include inflammation, a temporary increase in eye pressure, blurred vision, headache, conjunctivitis, or eye pain.

Your vision may be blurry for several hours, possibly up to 24 hours. Generally, the eye is mildly irritated for 1-2 days. Your doctor will prescribe eye drops for the first few days to help treat any irritation or inflammation. […]

SLT is an outpatient procedure performed in our ambulatory surgery center. Eye drops are used to numb the eye and treatment takes place in a standard exam chair with a slit lamp like the one used to examine your eye. […]