Laser iridotomy.
The outcome of 64 consecutive argon laser iridotomies was examined retrospectively. The patients were followed for a mean of 18 months. Argon laser iridotomy was shown to be effective in treating chronic angle-closure glaucoma, those patients without field loss faring better than those with field loss: 34% of the latter group eventually required a trabeculectomy. It is suggested that patients be carefully followed-up after iridotomy, particularly those with loss of visual field.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014794:Visual Fields