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Slt or alt?

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Hi people is alt laser still used in nhs, hospitals or is it all slt?

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Having it done today

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I hope the procedure went well for you.

In answer to your question both types of laser are available on the NHS,

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Daytripper56 in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK

Had slt was painless at the time just having alot of problems a few days down the line the glaucoma nightmare continues

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Sorry to read this. Remember to get back to your consultant , even between appointments if the problems continue.

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