Treatments
SLT laser for glaucoma in India
Quick answer
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) uses low-energy laser pulses on the eye's drainage meshwork to help fluid flow out and lower eye pressure. It treats open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, sometimes as a first treatment instead of drops. It takes minutes and can be repeated.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
SLT stimulates the drainage tissue without burning it. Pressure-lowering takes a few weeks to develop.
It can reduce or delay the need for daily drops, though many people still need medication over time.
How this approach differs
The effect may wear off over years; treatment can be repeated.
Who needs slt laser for glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- People who struggle with drops
How it is done
- Numbing drops.
- A lens on the eye.
- Laser pulses applied.
- Pressure checked an hour later.
Before you travel to India
- Visual field and OCT reports
- Current pressure readings
- Plan a few days
Recovery and flying home
- Normal activity same day.
- Pressure check after weeks at home.
- Keep using drops until your doctor says otherwise.
- Mild redness may last a day.
Risks
- Temporary pressure spike
- Inflammation
- Not enough effect
Alternatives
- Eye drops
- Glaucoma surgery
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
Hospitals in India for slt laser for glaucoma
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research CentreMumbai
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
- Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospital, Mira RoadMumbai
- Fortis Memorial Research InstituteDelhi NCR
Specialists
Dr Parul Maheshwari SharmaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram- Dr Gopal S PillaiAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Dr Ajit Babu MajjiYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Dr S A Hussain NaqviYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda- Dr Sujithra HAmrita Hospital (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
- Dr Bhanu Prakash MYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Frequently asked questions
Will I stop drops?
Some patients do; many reduce them.
Does SLT hurt?
It is usually painless.
Can both eyes be treated together?
Often yes, or on separate days depending on pressure.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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