title: [Argon laser trabeculoplasty in special forms of open-angle glaucoma].
abstract: Argon laser trabeculoplasty was performed in 71 eyes with complicated forms of open-angle glaucoma and insufficiently regulated intraocular pressure. The follow-up time was 18 +/- 6 months. The success rate was 35% in the group with secondary forms of glaucoma (37 treated eyes). Depending on the special indication a great difference in the subgroups was noted: the ALT failed in 4 cases of glaucoma after trauma, but was successful in 45% of all cases of aphakic glaucoma. Thirty-four eyes were treated by ALT after trabeculectomy had failed. The success rate in this group was 71%.
authors: Augenklinik der Universität (GHS) Essen.
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Goldmann
authors: K B
authors: KB
authors: Mellin
mesh_terms: D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D014130:Trabeculectomy; D014794:Visual Fields
vernacular_title: Die Argon-Laser-Trabekuloplastik bei speziellen Formen des Offenwinkel-Glaukoms.