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iridoplasty; gonioplasty

Indications: - angle-closure glaucoma* * may be recommend if iridotomy fails; not useful [1] Procedure: - laser-induced photocoagulation shrinks & pulls the peripheral iris tissue away from the trabecular meshwork

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iridotomy

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eye surgery; opthalmologic surgery; ocular surgery

References

  1. Ng WS, Ang GS, Azuara-Blanco A Laser peripheral iridoplasty for angle-closure. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Feb 15;2 PMID: 22336823