The patient is automatically moved head first into the CT gantry, and the x-ray tomogram is acquired. Now the patient is automatically moved through the PET gantry, which is mounted in parallel with the CT gantry, and the PET slices are acquired. The patient may now leave the device, and the PET-CT software starts reconstructing and aligning the PET and CT images.
Diagnostic Procedures. Three common diagnostic procedures, tonometry, visual field tests, and ophthalmoscopy, enable ophthalmologists to screen patients for glaucoma. To make a definitive diagnosis, ophthalmologists often use all 3 procedures as part of an overall eye examination. The procedures are simple, relatively quick, and virtually painless.
SLT for Glaucoma. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) reduces eye pressure for glaucoma patients, and may eliminate or reduce the need for eye drops. SLT improves the outflow of fluid from the eye by stimulating the bodyâs natural mechanisms to remove fluid. Completed in a couple of minutes, this procedure is comfortable for the patient and requires zero recovery time. SLT is covered by most insurance plans and reimbursed by Medicare.