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Abstract #72936 Published in IGR 18-4
Surgical Treatment of Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Lim D; Aquino MC; Chew PDevelopments in Ophthalmology 2017; 59: 147-154
Advances in anterior segment imaging modalities have contributed new insights towards a better understanding of the various mechanisms of angle-closure glaucoma (ACG). This development is key to good decision making when confronted with angle-closure patients needing appropriate therapy. Surgical management of ACG remains an integral part of glaucoma patient care. The distinctive anatomy of angle-closure eyes and the few objective lines of evidence to support the effectiveness of the different surgical treatment options present a challenge to glaucoma surgeons.
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Classification:
12.7 Surgical iridectomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.1 General management, indication (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
9.3.2 Chronic primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
