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. 1986 Nov;79(11):658-60.
doi: 10.1177/014107688607901115.

Neodymium-YAG laser iridotomy

D J Brazier

Neodymium-YAG laser iridotomy

D J Brazier. J R Soc Med. 1986 Nov.

Abstract

Results of neodymium-YAG laser iridotomy in 34 eyes with narrow drainage angles are reported. Iridotomies appeared patent on slit-lamp examination in 32 (94%) eyes. Complications included failed patency of iridotomy and acute elevation of intraocular pressure.

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