[Excimer laser trabeculotomy: minimally invasive glaucoma surgery].
Excimer laser trabeculotomy (ELT) is a minimally invasive method for reducing intraocular pressure. It can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or in combination with cataract surgery in just a few minutes. Laser spots are applied in the anterior chamber angle via an endoscopic camera or a gonio lens. In contrast to argon laser trabeculoplasty, shunts between the anterior chamber and Schlemm's canal are prepared by a photoablative laser, thus improving the outflow of aqueous humour. Best results can be expected in patients with moderately elevated intraocular pressure and cataract undergoing the combined procedure.
Universitäts-Augenklinik Freiburg, Killianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland. Sonja.Herdener@uniklinik-freiburg.de
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D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*