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Abstract #12753 Published in IGR 7-3
Combined laser surgery for the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma in 62 cases
Zhang L; Liu JInternational Journal of Ophthalmology 2005; 5: 763-765
AIM: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of combined laser technique for treating primary angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS: Sixty-two cases (88 eyes) of primary angle-closure glaucoma with goniosynechia over 180° were treated with combined laser technique, including peripheral irdoplasty (LPI) and Na-YAG laser iridectomy. RESULTS: During the follow-up ranging from 6 mo to 2 a, the intraocular pressures (IOP) of 80 eyes were controlled below 21 mmHg (91%) and all the anterior chamber angle of the 88 eyes reopened to various degrees. There were no severe postoperative complications except increased transient IOP and iritis reaction. CONCLUSION: The combined laser technique is an ideal method for the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma. LA: Chinese
Dr. L. Zhang, Department of Ophthalmology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
Classification:
9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas)
12.2 Laser iridotomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.3 Laser iridoplasty (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)