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Laser Surgery for Glaucoma

I am a 56 year old female recently diagnosed with Glaucoma.
I am exploring the option of laser surgery as a method of controlling eye pressure for open angle glaucoma.
Can any one  speak to the effectiveness, risks and benefits of this procedure. Does it only last for a while and can it cause cataracts? I have had two cataract surgeries in my left eye, one was an explant of a restor lens in January 2009.
My right eye has a small cataract and has not yet been operated on, I am wearing a distance contact in it.
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a safe and effective treatment.  It is about 90% effective in lower pressure and does not cause a cataract to progress.

Dr. O.
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Thank you for your comment. How long does laser treatment remain effective and can it be redone if necessary?
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