title: [Effect of argon laser trabeculoplasty on unrestricted outflow of aqueous humor in eyes with simple glaucoma].
abstract: In this prospective study we used the oculopressions-tonometry (OPT) for determination of the aqueous humor outflow facility (C). 53 phacic eyes with glaucoma simplex were examined pre- and postoperatively. One hour after operation C decreased from 0.15 to 0.14. In correlation to this fact the IOD increased. After 7 days C was higher already than preoperatively, 30 days and 6 months after operation C showed normal values. After 6 months the mean decrease in IOD was 5.8 mm Hg, the mean increase in C was 39%. The rate of success after 30 days was 77.4%. IOP and C showed statistically significant changes. The problems with determining C and the causes of the fluctuation of C during our follow-up are discussed.
authors.affiliation: 1. Univ.-Augenklinik Wien.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amon
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Menapace
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Papapanos
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Radax
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*
vernacular_title: Der Einfluss der Argonlasertrabekuloplastik auf die Abflussleichtigkeit des Kammerwassers bei Augen mit Glaucoma simplex.