Healio

Phaco outperforms laser iridotomy at 2 years in acute primary angle closure

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. The randomized controlled trial included 18 patients who ...
Nature

Phacoemulsification with therapeutic implantation of a prosthetic iris device following peripheral iridotomy visual complication

Persistent visual disturbances are more common when LPI is placed at the level of the upper lid margin-tear film interface. LPI should be entirely placed under the upper lid, usually at 12 o’clock, or ...
Medscape

Most Bilateral Laser Iridotomy Patients Don't Require Meds

WASHINGTON, DC — The majority of patients don't require glaucoma medications before or after undergoing bilateral laser peripheral iridotomy, an analysis of a managed care database suggests. However, ...
Healio

Prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy may be overused

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN FRANCISCO — As a prophylactic measure in patients labeled primary angle-closure suspects, laser peripheral ...
Nature

Monocular diplopia induced by posterior chamber intraocular lens in a patient with peripheral laser iridotomy: a case report

An 89-year-old man had undergone LPI in both eyes (OU) for occludable angles 20 years ago and his course was unremarkable until surgery for a 2+ nuclear cataract and PCIOL implantation in the left eye ...