Commonly Used Laser Settings

From Kahook's Essentials Of Glaucoma Therapy
Primary authors
  • Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD
Table e-1. Laser settings for Commonly Performed Glaucoma Procedures
Procedure Time (s) Power Spot Size (microns) # of Applications
Iridoplasty 0.5 to 0.7 240 mW 500 24
Argon laser suture lysis (tube ligature) 0.02 1000 mW 50 As few as possible
Vicryl laser suture lysis (tube ligature) 0.5 500 mW 50 As few as possible
Argon trabeculoplasty 0.1 780 mW 50 56/180
Selective trabeculoplasty n/a 0.6 to

1.0 mJ

n/a 40 to 60/180

75 to 100/360

Argon iridotomy 0.02 400 to 1500 mW 50 As few as possible
YAG iridotomy n/a 1.2 mJ and up n/a As few as possible