Is Laser Iridotomy Really Necessary
Who Is a Candidate for Laser Iridotomy? It Is Recommended in Eyes Which Have the Angle Closed for at Least Half the Eye and Have High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma...
Who is a candidate for laser iridotomy? It is recommended in eyes which have the angle closed for at least half the eye and have high eye pressure or glaucoma. In eyes which have a closed angle but normal eye pressure and no optic nerve damage, laser iridotomy may be recommended as a preventive treatment.
What is the success rate of laser iridotomy?
Results: Successful laser iridotomy was achieved in 59.7% (46/77 eyes). Thirty-one eyes (40.3%) exhibited increased IOP on follow-up, and of these, 30 eyes developed an increase in IOP within six months after the first attack.
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How long does laser iridotomy last?
The effects can last 24-72 hours after the procedure. Long term effects of laser PI include: cataract formation, visual dysphotopsias (glares, halos, lines, spots).
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