[Selective laser trabeculoplasty treatment for medication-refractory open angle glaucoma].

Background: Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new method to reduce intraocular pressure in eyes with primary open angle glaucoma. The laser parameters are set to selectively target pigmented trabecular meshwork (TM) cells without damage to the adjacent non-pigmented tissue.

Purpose: A clinical retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the 12 months results of SLT in the treatment of medically uncontrolled open angle glaucoma.