title: Argon laser iridoplasty to improve visual function following multifocal intraocular lens implantation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe the use of argon laser iridoplasty following implantation of a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) to improve visual function.
  
  
  METHODS
  Argon laser spots of 500-mW power, 500-μm spot diameter, and 500-ms duration were placed in the midperipheral iris in the area in which the iris was encroaching on the IOL.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Argon laser iridoplasty provided statistically significant improvement in visual function including corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) and subjective quality of vision in 14 eyes from 11 patients. Mean CDVA improved from 0.24 (20/35 Snellen) to 0.10 (20/25 Snellen) logMAR (P<.0001), and mean subjective quality of vision improved from 2.9 to 7.5 (P<.0001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Argon laser iridoplasty should be considered in correcting visual problems associated with decentered multifocal IOLs.
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, New York, NY 10021, USA. rensight@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Renée
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Solomon
authors.forename: Allon
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Barsam
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Voldman
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holladay
authors.forename: Maninder
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhogal
authors.forename: Henry D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: Eric D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Donnenfeld
mesh_terms: D057908:Argon Plasma Coagulation; D006801:Humans; D032801:Iridectomy / Q000379:methods*; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D019591:Pseudophakia / Q000503:physiopathology; D012029:Refraction, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology*