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  • Title: [Nd: YAG laser iridotomy for angle-closure glaucoma].
    Author: Li JZ.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi; 1991 Jan; 27(1):30-3. PubMed ID: 2060402.
    Abstract:
    56 eyes of primary angle-closure glaucoma were performed peripheral iridotomy with the domestic JYZ-1 Model YAG laser microruptor. The success rate was 100%. On the average, the number of laser shots was 5 (3.6-31) times, the shot energy was 212 (171-961) mJ, and the follow-up was 3.57 months. Postoperatively, the IOP was lowered by 2.43 mmHg. the use of hypotensive drugs diminished, and the index of chamber angle closure improved. The immediate operative complications were IOP elevation, iris bleeding, and anterior uveitis, which responded well to treatment.
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