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Abstract #5721 Published in IGR 2-1
Does laser trabeculoplasty prevent steroid glaucoma?
Galin MA; Hirschman H; Gould H; Hofmann IOphthalmic Surgery and Lasers 2000; 31: 107-110
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of laser trabeculoplasty in the normal myopic eye on steroid intraocular pressure responsiveness in patients undergoing radial keratotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Diode laser trabeculoplasty was performed on 94 patients with myopia undergoing radial keratotomy who were then started on dexamethasone drops. Intraocular pressures were measured by applanation tonometry compensated for corneal flattening. RESULTS: Twenty-eight percent of patients had an intraocular pressure increase of 6 mmHg or more by the fourth week. CONCLUSION: Laser trabeculoplasty does not prevent steroid intraocular pressure increase in patients with myopia.
Dr. M.A. Galin, 345 East 37th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA
Classification:
9.4.1 Steroid-induced glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
