Opaque contact lenses for YAG laser iridotomy occlusion.
Although a laser-produced iridotomy effectively controls angle-closure glaucoma the iridotomy can cause annoying visual effects. One solution is to fit a toric contact lens with an opaque portion to cover the iridotomy.
Fresco
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University of Toronto, Ontario.
Trope
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D000328:Adult; D003261:Contact Lenses; D005260:Female; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*