THE FIRST 1 NS SLT DEVICE ON THE MARKET
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an advanced, non-invasive, primary or secondary treatment for raised intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma. It uses short laser pulses of a specific wavelength to selectively target pigmented trabecular meshwork cells without causing widespread thermal damage. Standard SLT utilises a low-energy laser with a short pulse duration of 3-5 ns. This low-energy irradiation stimulates removal of damaged cells by macrophages and increases trabecular network porosity to restore effective aqueous outflow through the drainage angle. This results in the reduction of IOP to non-pathologic levels.
THE FIRST DIODE PUMPED SOLID STATE LASER DEVICE ON THE MARKET FOR SLT
The OptoSLT nano is a new laser technology that is superior to existing SLT devices on the market. It offers very high pulse to pulse stability (±2.5%). By reducing laser pulse duration to 1 ns without compromising efficacy outcomes, this new technology permits faster (up to 5 Hz) and safer SLT procedures (improved pulse energy repeatability during SLT).
With a compact, highly portable design, the OptoSLT nano is an ideal addition to every doctor’s practice. The device’s energy levels range from 0.2 to 2.0 mJ and its red diode 635 nm aiming beam ensures precise focusing for highly predictive and effective treatment each and every time.
The OptoSLT nano offers a shorter-than-standard laser pulse duration of just 1 ns, with advanced technology in the form of a more stable and efficient solid-state diode–pumped laser technology, thus offering a quicker and safer SLT treatment option.
Clinical Rerefences
Š. Štunf Pukl, B. Drnovšek: Impact of laser pulse duration on the reduction of intraocular pressure during selective laser trabeculoplasty, Int. Ophthalmol, DOI 10.1007/s10792-016-0426-x, published 31 December 2016
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Key features
Technical specifications:
Laser
| Laser source | Q-switched frequency doubled diode pumped Nd:YAG solid state laser |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 532 nm |
| Pulse Energy | 0.2 – 2.0 mJ (0.1 mJ steps) |
| Pulse Duration | 1 ns |
| Spot Size | 400 µm |
| Pulse Mode | Single pulse |
| Max.repetition rate | 5 Hz |
| Aiming Beam | Red diode 635 nm |
| Electrical Requirements | 100/240V, 50-60 Hz |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 29 x 17 x 18 cm (laser head and docking station) |
| Weight | 5,4 kg (laser head and docking station) |
| Slit lamp | Compatible with most of Haag Streit – type slit lamps (for compatibiltiy contact Optotek representative). Optotek OEM slit lamp provided upon request. |
| Standard accessories | Safety eyewear, elbow rest support, dust cover |
| Optional accessories | Optotek OEM Haag Streit – type slit lamp, motorized lifting mechanism, footswich, five-position magnification changer, gonioscopic SLT lens |
