The Role of Steroids Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

The Role of Topical Prednisolone Acetate Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

To evaluate whether or not using topical steroids after selective laser trabeculoplasty affects intraocular pressure outcomes.

Subjects undergoing bilateral SLT will be randomly assigned to use prednisolone acetate 1% in one eye four times daily with no treatment in the fellow eye, for one week following SLT. Examinations will occur at baseline, and one week, one month and three months after SLT. IOP and anterior chamber inflammation will be noted at each visit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• glaucoma or ocular hypertension
• need for bilateral SLT

Exclusion Criteria:

• eye disease precluding accurate IOP measurement
• contraindication to topical prednisolone acetate