Laser irodotomy for pigmentary glaucoma?
June 23, 2011
Is laser iridotomy a recommended procedure for someone with pigmentary glaucoma?
I have read that there are several risks and possible side effects with this procedure.
You might also enjoy...
- Should I Treat My Conjunctivochalasis With Thermal Cautery?
- What Can I Do About the Side Effects of an Iridotomy?
- Is SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) After ALT (Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty) Effective for Treatment of Pigmentary Glaucoma?
- What Eye Drops Are Best for Dry Eye Relief?
- What Are Side Effects of Crystalens?
Comments
Jump down to form below to submit your own comments
for a long time,it was thought the iridotomy would be helpful, but an article this year in one of the journals suggested it doesn’t help. however, that article had short follow-up. i still think that in patients who are demonstrating glaucoma from pigment dispersion should have it. if there is no glaucoma, i think it may not be worth it, even though the risks are really negligible.