Alcon Voyager™ Direct Selective Laser Therapy (DSLT)

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Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) Procedure - Ophthalmology Consultants of Fort Wayne is proud to be the first practice in Northern Indiana to offer the Alcon Voyager™ Direct Selective Laser Therapy (DSLT), a quick, gentle and drop-free laser treatment for glaucoma. This advanced technology safely lowers eye pressure in seconds with no incisions or injections.

SLT vs. DSLT: Modern Laser Treatments for Glaucoma

What Are SLT and DSLT?

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) are non-invasive laser treatments designed to lower eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Both procedures improve the natural fluid drainage from the eye, reducing pressure and slowing disease progression without the need for incisions or implants.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

How does SLT Work?

SLT uses a gentle laser to target pigmented cells in the trabecular meshwork, the eye’s natural drainage system. The energy triggers a biological response that increases fluid outflow and lowers IOP.

What are the Key Benefits of SLT?

Non-invasive and quick — usually 5-10 minutes per eye
Medication-sparing — often reduces or replaces the need for glaucoma drops
Repeatable — can be performed multiple times

What Should a Patient Expect with SLT?

Performed in the ophthalmologist’s office
Minimal discomfort — anesthetic drops used
Little to no downtime
Most patients resume normal activities immediately
Pressure-lowering effect develops over days to weeks

Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT)

What Makes DSLT Different?

DSLT provides an improved delivery system that makes the procedure faster and more comfortable than standard SLT. Instead of placing a lens on the eye, DSLT delivers laser energy through the layers of the eye from a distance, eliminating contact with the eye.

What are the Key Advantages of DSLT?

Completely non-contact — no eye-touching equipment
Faster treatment — often completed in less than 30 seconds
More comfortable for sensitive patients

What Do Patients Experience?

Sit comfortably at the device, no lens or pressure on the eye
Quick flash of laser light that lasts only 2.4 seconds; most patients feel nothing
Immediate recovery; no post-procedure restrictions

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