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Abstract #21227 Published in IGR 10-2
Post-peripheral iridotomy inflammation in patients with dark pigmentation
Siam GA; Monteiro de Barros DS; Gheith ME; Batiste CG; Tittler EH; Moster MR; Spaeth GLOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2008; 39: 49-53
A retrospective chart review of four patients who had Nd:YAG peripheral iridotomy performed for narrow anterior chamber angle and subsequently developed marked inflammation after tapering anti-inflammatory steroids. These cases were possibly predisposed to this reaction by the heavy pigmentation of their irides based on race, their use of latanoprost, or the conjunction of these factors.
Dr. G.A. Siam, 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Classification:
12.2 Laser iridotomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)