Short-term results of 360° selective laser trabeculoplasty in patients with failed deep sclerectomy

AIM: To evaluate the short-term results of 360° selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in the treatment of patients with previously failed deep sclerectomy (DS). METHODS: Patients with open angle glaucoma with prior failed DS and insufficient postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) control were enrolled. Preoperative and postoperative IOP were measured using a Goldmann applanation tonometer. One hundred non-overlapping laser shots were applied over 360°. IOP was measured before SLT and 1h after SLT. Follow-up was scheduled at the first week and at the first, third, and sixth months thereafter. RESULTS: =0.014). CONCLUSION: 360° SLT can be an effective complementary treatment after failed DS to decrease IOP and anti-glaucoma medications, thus improving patient compliance and tolerance.