Laser trabeculoplasty is currently a well established treatment option for lowering the intraocular pressure in the management of open angle glaucoma1,2. The procedure involves placement of laser spots over the trabecular meshwork, possibly through a variety of laser types. ALT has been the most widely utilized option for laser trabeculoplasty over the past few decades. Since its availability approximately a decade ago, SLT is currently an additional option for doing laser trabeculoplasty. 3,4. Current evidence suggests that SLT achieves its IOP lowering effect without thermal damage to the trabecular meshwork5. The IOP lowering effect of SLT has been shown to be comparable to ALT over the long term6.