Carolina Eyecare Physicians is proud to offer the recently released Voyager™ DSLT laser treatment for patients with glaucoma. The practice is among the first in the country to utilize this technology to perform Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT). Additionally, the procedure is the first of its kind to be offered in the state of South Carolina.
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve due to high intraocular pressure (IOP). The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting vision from the eye to the brain. When the nerve becomes damaged, vision loss can occur. The DSLT laser procedure works to stimulate the drainage of intraocular fluid, which lowers the pressure in the eye.
Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT) is considered the next generation of the existing laser treatment called Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). The main difference is that DSLT is a noninvasive, “non-contact” procedure. The DSLT laser uses a self-guided laser to achieve results more efficiently and precisely. This functionality improvement of the DSLT laser alleviates the requirement for placement of a lens on the eye at time of treatment and maximizes patient comfort.
“The DSLT laser treatment has a high success rate in helping patients stabilize their IOP. This additional tool is now the first line treatment for patients with high IOP and/or open angle glaucoma. I anticipate this technology to become the standard of care for glaucoma patients going forward. We’re excited to offer this procedure to our patients in the low country at many of our Carolina Eyecare Physicians clinics,” said Dr. Cole Milliken, a Cataract, Cornea and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeon at Carolina Eyecare Physicians.
Ophthalmologists Cole Milliken, M.D., Kerry Solomon, M.D., Peter Knowlton, M.D. and Berdine Burger, M.D. will be offering this procedure at three Carolina Eyecare Physicians clinic locations in North Charleston, West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant. To find out if you are a candidate for the DSLT procedure, call 1-888-873-9348 or schedule a consultation at www.CarolinaEyecare.com.
