1. Which doctor should I consult for an iridectomy? You should consult an ophthalmologist for an iridectomy. 2. Which symptoms will I experience that will tell me that I may need an iridectomy? If you ...

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a common ophthalmic emergency and individuals with shallow anterior chambers and suspected narrow angles are increasingly referred to the hospital eye service for ...

This article outlines an initiative to develop an ophthalmic nurse practitioner’s role to carry out YAG laser peripheral iridotomy. It details the training and competency assessment needed to extend ...

Laser peripheral iridotomy is a relatively safe and an effective treatment for pupillary block. Descemet's membrane detachment (DMD) is an uncommon condition that occurs as a complication of ...

Nowadays, lasers are used in various medical fields. Ophthalmology was the first medical specialty to utilize lasers in patient treatment and still remains the leading medical field that uses laser ...

The aim of this study is to quantify changes in anterior segment morphology by the use of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) after Nd:YAG laser iridotomy in primary angle closure (PAC) and PAC glaucoma ...

With the advent of small-incision cataract surgery, the cataract surgeon can now control the anterior chamber depth. This technology allows the cataract surgeon to safely work in an eye with a shallow ...

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A randomized prospective clinical trial was performed to assess the 10-year incidence of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in the two eyes of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS), with ...