title: Nd: YAG laser goniopuncture: indications and procedure.
abstract: Laser goniopuncture is a complementary adjunct to nonfiltering glaucoma surgery such as deep sclerectomy, viscocanalostomy, and canaloplasty, contributing to intraocular pressure control and the avoidance of additional incisional surgery. Goniopuncture is associated with a low complication rate and demonstrates minimal inflammation, hemorrhage, and hypotony when performed correctly. This article provides a detailed description of how to perform this procedure and methods of preventing and addressing complications.
authors.affiliation: *Credit Valley EyeCare, Mississauga ‡University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada †Specialty Eyecare Center, Seattle, WA.
authors.forename: Diamond Y
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Tam
authors.forename: Howard S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Barnebey
authors.forename: Iqbal Ike Karim
authors.initials: II
authors.lastname: Ahmed
mesh_terms: D018463:Filtering Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006068:Gonioscopy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D033401:Microscopy, Acoustic; D011677:Punctures; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*