Treats open-angle glaucoma?

Treats open-angle glaucoma?

• A. Laser Trabeculoplasty
• B. LASIK
• C. Photorefractive Keratotomy
• D. Pneumatic Retinopexy

Answer: (A)

Open-angle glaucoma is managed by lowering intraocular pressure to protect the optic nerve. Laser Trabeculoplasty lowers IOP by improving drainage of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork, using a laser to modify this drainage pathway and widen outflow. This targets the underlying problem in open-angle glaucoma—reduced fluid drainage—making it an effective eye-laser treatment for the condition. The other procedures serve different purposes: LASIK and Photorefractive Keratotomy reshape the cornea for vision correction, and Pneumatic Retinopexy treats retinal detachment with a gas bubble.

Open-angle glaucoma is managed by lowering intraocular pressure to protect the optic nerve. Laser Trabeculoplasty lowers IOP by improving drainage of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork, using a laser to modify this drainage pathway and widen outflow. This targets the underlying problem in open-angle glaucoma—reduced fluid drainage—making it an effective eye-laser treatment for the condition. The other procedures serve different purposes: LASIK and Photorefractive Keratotomy reshape the cornea for vision correction, and Pneumatic Retinopexy treats retinal detachment with a gas bubble.