The purpose of a laser iridotomy is to allow an equalization of pressure between the anterior (front) and posterior (back) chambers of the eye by making a hole in the superior peripheral iris
Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure glaucoma,
The alternative to laser capsulotomy is surgical capsulotomy
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Laser posterior capsulotomy, or YAG laser capsulotomy, is a noninvasive procedure performed on the eye to remove the opacification (cloudiness)
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laser iridotomy
Laser iridotomy was first used to treat angle closures in 1956.
The probability of a retinal detachment after capsulotomy is 1.6-1.9%.
The alternative to laser capsulotomy is surgical capsulotomy
Laser peripheral iridotomy makes an opening in the iris allowing the fluid to drain, argon laser trabeculoplasty is aimed at the fluid channel opening to help the drainage system function.
laser iridotomy
This procedure is successful in up to 44% of patients treated
Immediately after the procedure, another drop of aproclonidine is applied to the eye.
To perform a laser iridotomy, the ophthalmologist uses a laser, usually an argon or an Nd:YAG laser, to burn a small hole into the iris to relieve fluid pressure behind the iris. If the procedure is an iridectomy, the laser is used to remove.
What are the side effects of laser peripheral iridotomy ?
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To determine if laser iridotomy is indicated, the surgeon must first determine if and how the angle is occluded.