title: [Nd:YAG laser synechiolysis in glaucoma due to iridocorneal angle synechiae].
abstract: Seven patients with chronic angle-closure glaucoma and medically uncontrollable intraocular pressure were treated with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Goniosynechiolysis was achieved at least partially. Follow-up time was 6-17 months. By means of additional monotherapy with a local beta-blocking agent where necessary, intraocular pressure was regulated to below 21 mm Hg in 5 of 7 patients. There were no severe complications. In selected cases Nd:YAG goniosynechiolysis may represent an effective means of lowering intraocular pressure.
authors.affiliation: Augenklinik, Luzern.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Senn
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kopp
mesh_terms: D000086:Acetazolamide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000086:Acetazolamide
vernacular_title: Nd:YAG Laser Synechiolyse bei Glaukom durch Kammerwinkelsynechien.