She had previously undergone bilateral peripheral laser iridotomy for chronic primary angle closure. At presentation, both eyes demonstrated BCVA of 20/20, NVA of J1 at 40 cm in front of the eyes, and an IOP of 25 mmHg. She was intolerant to all topical anti-glaucomatous medication, ...
Complications such as pupil block glaucoma can be treated very effectively by making an iridotomy or a hole in the vitreous face with this new instrument. There can be no doubt that the availability of a Neodymium YAG laser will alter the extracapsular surgeon's approach, so that primary ...
Changes in Japanese eyes after laser peripheral iridotomy: an anterior segment optical coherence tomography study laser peripheral iridotomyprimary angle closureBackground The aim was to investigate the changes in anterior segment parameters, as assessed by anterior ... BC Ang,ME Nongpiur,T Aung,.....
Diode laser-pumped, frequency-doubled neodymium:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 1997;28:305-10. 9. L'Esperance FA Jr. Clinical photocoagulation with the frequency-doubled neodymium yttrium-aluminium-gamet laser. Am J Ophthalmol 1971;71:631-8. 10. Mosier MA, Champion J,...
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is used for the treatment of narrow angles and narrow-angle glaucoma. Narrow-angle glaucoma occurs when the angle between the iris and the cornea in the eye is too small. This causes the iris to block fluid drainage, increasing inner eye pressure. LPI employs...
The Latest in Laser Case Files High IOP After Laser Peripheral Iridotomy What is the next step? Steven R. Sarkisian Jr, MD; Eva DeVience, MD; Abayomi Fabunmi, MD; and Brian M. Shafer, MD SLT: Positive Implications From the LiGHT Study The treatment paradigm is changing. Gus Gazzard, ...