Ophthalmic Lasers
Several types of lasers can be performed in the office to prevent and treat different eye diseases.
Argon and YAG lasers can be used to prevent and treat certain types of glaucoma as well as retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal problems.
Conditions Treated
Narrow angles and angle-closure glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal tears and detachments
Retinal vein occlusions
Posterior capsular opacification
Start with the Power of Light: We offer DSLT – Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Do you have glaucoma or ocular hypertension? Voyager™ DSLT is designed for patient comfort with a fully automated experience and no lens on the eye. Voyager DSLT has an extremely high patient satisfaction rate; after 6 months, 92.5% of DSLT patients indicated they would recommend the treatment to a friend with glaucoma.*The laser delivery time is quick, lasting only 2.4 seconds, and effective. DSLT provides effective eye pressure lowering sustained out to 12 months after 1 treatment. DSLT also has an excellent safety profile and can help reduce the burden of drops.**
*n=80.
**Short term side effects include mild discomfort, redness, blurry vision, or sensitivity to light. The
most common side effect was a contained bleed from a small blood vessel, often appearing as a red
spot on the white part of the eye that resolved without treatment
How can we help?
Dr. Moshel and Dr. Effy can evaluate your specific ophthalmic condition and discuss whether laser treatment is indicated and appropriate for you.