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  • Title: [Laser contribution in angle closure glaucoma].
    Author: El Afrit MA, Trojet S, Mazlout H, Ali SB, Kammoun H, Hamdouni M, Kraiem A.
    Journal: Tunis Med; 2008 Jun; 86(6):564-6. PubMed ID: 19216449.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: A better understanding of angle-closure glaucoma mechanisms is necessary to indicate the appropriate treatment. AIM: the aim of our study is to discuss the laser indication in various type of angle-closure glaucoma. METHODS: The study investigate 25 eyes of 22 patients who had an angle-closure glaucoma. The mechanisms are an anterior chamber angle blockage in 19 eyes, a plateau iris structure in 4 eyes and a nanophthalmos in 2 eyes. RESULTS: Laser peripheral iridotomy is the most used technic; it was practised in 19 eyes. Argon laser iridoplasty was practised in 4 cases of plateau iris structure and in 2 patients who had a residual angle closure with a functional iridotomy. CONCLUSION: Laser is an effective alternative in the treatment of angle-closure glaucoma and can alleviate the need for high-risk filtering surgery.
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