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. 1976 Jul;96(2):341-4.

Peripheral argon laser iridectomy in narrow-angle glaucoma

E S Rosen, C L Dodd, R Gupta, G K Lakenpal, J E Sutton
  • PMID: 1070890

Peripheral argon laser iridectomy in narrow-angle glaucoma

E S Rosen et al. Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962). 1976 Jul.

Abstract

Gas argon laser peripheral iridectomy was attempted as an alternative to surgical peripheral iridectomy in the treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma and the prophylactic treatment of fellow eyes. Success was achieved in eyes with a blue iris if sufficient energy was given to achieve a permanent red reflex. Reasons for failure in eyes with a heavily pigmented iris are discussed. The procedure must be greatly improved before surgical peripheral iridectomy is superseded as the treatment of choice.

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