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iridotomy
Indications:
- angle-closure glaucoma
Procedure:
- laser iridotomy creates a hole on the rim,of the iris, allowing aqueous humor to flow between the anterior chamber & the posterior chamber, decreasin intraocular pressure
Related
iridoplasty; gonioplasty
Specific
peripheral iridotomy (PI)
General
eye surgery; opthalmologic surgery; ocular surgery
References
- WebMD: Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/laser-iridotomy-for-glaucoma
- Chen TC
Glaucoma Laser Treatment: Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology. August 21, 2014
http://www.djo.harvard.edu/site.php?url=/patients/pi/418