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Abstract #5469 Published in IGR 1-2
Effects of frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser trabeculoplasty on diurnal intraocular pressure cariations in primary open-angle glaucoma
Guzey M; Arslan O; Tamcelik N; Satici AOphthalmologica 1999; 213: 214-218
In order to investigate the effects of laser trabeculoplasty (LT) on diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) variations in 36 eyes of 30 cases with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in which medical treatment was terminated, the IOP curves, recorded 24 h before as well as 24 h and 12 weeks after LT were compared. Twelve weeks after LT, significant IOP decreases were observed: 36.42% in the mean IOP, 29.77% in the mean peak IOP and 50.04% in the mean pressure range. LT might therefore have beneficial effects on the diurnal IOP variations in cases with POAG.
M. Guzey, Department of Ophthalmology, Harran University School of Medicine, Sanliurfa; Turkey
Classification:
12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
