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Laser Treatments at Laster Eye Center

Our Fort Smith eye doctors offer in-office laser procedures designed to treat specific eye conditions. These treatments are performed right in our eye clinic, allowing you to receive care without a hospital visit or extended downtime.

Laser procedures are available at our Fort Smith (main hub) and The Quarry office, providing convenient access to advanced care close to home. Our team uses minimally invasive techniques to deliver effective results while keeping your experience simple and comfortable.

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What Are Laser Eye Procedures

Laser eye procedures use focused light energy to treat specific areas of the eye without incisions or traditional surgery. These treatments are quick, highly controlled, and designed to address specific concerns such as eye pressure or vision clarity. Because they are performed in-office, most patients experience little to no downtime and can return to their normal routine shortly after.

SLT Laser Treatment for Glaucoma

Glaucoma is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve if not properly managed. This pressure builds when the eye’s natural drainage system does not function as efficiently as it should.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a targeted treatment designed to improve this drainage. The laser is applied to the drainage tissue inside the eye, stimulating a biological response that helps the system work more effectively. As fluid flows out more easily, the pressure inside the eye decreases.

SLT is performed in the office and does not require incisions or traditional surgery. The procedure typically takes only a few minutes and is well tolerated by most patients.

YAG Laser After Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery replaces the eye’s natural lens with a clear artificial lens, restoring vision. However, in some patients, the thin membrane that supports the new lens can become cloudy over time. This condition can cause vision to appear hazy, similar to the symptoms of an original cataract.

This is not a recurrence of the cataract, but rather a change in the membrane behind the lens that affects how light passes through the eye.

YAG laser treatment is used to create a small opening in the cloudy membrane, allowing light to pass through again. The procedure is painless and performed in the office, usually taking only a few minutes. Most patients notice an improvement in vision shortly after treatment.

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If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma or are experiencing changes in your vision after cataract surgery, laser treatment may be a simple and effective solution. Our Fort Smith optometrists will evaluate your eyes, explain your options, and guide you toward the best next step for your care. Schedule your visit at Laster Eye Center to learn more.

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