Loss of central visual acuity after laser peripheral iridectomy.
To our knowledge, this is the first case report wherein visual acuity was lost after peripheral laser iridectomy. Certain facts surrounding this particular event are unusual and may help to broaden our understanding of the mechanism of "snuff".
D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity