# Treating Glaucoma with Laser

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/treating-glaucoma-with-laser/
- Published: 2022-04-23T22:33:47+00:00
- Author: Monica

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye illnesses that impair the optic nerve, which is
necessary for clear vision. This injury is frequently caused by an abnormally high
pressure in your eye.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in those over the age of 60. 
It can affect anyone at any age, but it affects the elderly more frequently.

Glaucoma is a condition that is passed down through generations. In some cases, 
scientists have uncovered genes associated with high eye pressure and optic nerve
injury.

The signs and symptoms of glaucoma differ based on the kind and stage of the disease.
Consider the case below:

 * Open-angle glaucoma is a kind of glaucoma.

 * Patches of blindness in your peripheral (side) or central vision, usually in 
   both eyes

 * Tunnel vision in its advanced stages

 * Glaucoma with acute angle closure is a kind of glaucoma that occurs when the 
   angle

 * An excruciating headache

 * It hurts my eyes.

 * Nausea and vomiting

 * The vision is blurry.

 * Halo lights are lights that have a halo effect.

 * Eyes that are red

If left untreated, glaucoma will lead to blindness. Within 20 years, about 15% of
glaucoma sufferers lose vision in at least one eye, even with treatment.

Some kinds of glaucoma can be treated with laser therapy. It works by assisting 
the drainage of fluid from your eye, thereby lowering the pressure inside your eye.

Each case, on the other hand, has its own set of medical needs, necessitating various
low-level volumes of laser beams with a short wavelength. Such variety can only 
be found in the advanced laser machine of the SIFSOF: [810 nm Portable Surgery Laser System FDA SIFLASER-1.2A](https://sifsof.com/product/810-nm-portable-surgery-laser-system-fda-siflaser-1-2a/)

To begin, this “CO2 + KTP”-style laser unit can be used for coagulation, vaporization,
and bloodless surgery.

To further understand how it works, The blue laser light interacts more with the
tissue components of melanin in the eyes. Even at low power, the green targeting
beam promotes alignment and precise sighting during treatment (which is the exact
need in this case). At 810 nm, this allows for significantly better and softer cutting
while causing no injury.

Intriguingly, the modern laser system has a useful fiber guide that can be used 
for a variety of endoscopic applications. The machine comes with these therapeutically
and cost-effectively sterilized bare fibers (400um and 600um) in combination with
ENT reusable handpiece probes and disposable finder needles. As a result, the SIFLASER-
1.2A is a well-rounded, innovative, user-friendly, and practical instrument.

Finally, it’s important to know that glaucoma can lead to blindness if left untreated.

As a result, early detection and treatment are essential. Choosing the 810 nm Portable
Surgery Laser System FDA SIFLASER-1.2A may be a great option for individuals seeking
a quick and correct therapy as well as a faultless bloodless surgery that properly
fits their needs.

Reference: [Common Causes of Vision Loss in Elderly Patients](https://www.aafp.org/afp/1999/0701/p99.html)

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