Postoperative Laser Suture Lysis (LSL)

Why use postoperative laser suture lysis (LSL)?

• LSL is used post-operatively for patients who have had a trabeculectomy to decrease their eye pressure

LSL risks may include:

• Conjunctival wound

• Low eye pressure

• Hyphema

• Iris injury

• Redness

• Blurred vision

• Sensitivity to light

• Bleb leak

• In rare cases LSL may be associated with permanent significant vision loss

Preparation instructions:

• Use all of your medications and eye drops as prescribed

• Consume your food and drink as usual

• You must bring a driver

• An anesthetic drop will be put in your eye(s) to numb the area

• While it is normal to feel nervous, the procedure only takes minutes to perform and is generally very well tolerated

Post-treatment instructions:

• Vision may be blurred, do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery until the next day

• A prescription for a drop will be provided to you for the following days

• You will be provided a follow-up appointment in 6-8 weeks

• If you experience any significant pain and/or blurred vision please contact our office