Mahar P S.
Laser Peripheral Iridectomy for Pupillary Block Glaucoma in Thick Brown Irides.
Pak J Ophthalmol Jan ;17(2):54-9.

Sixty-three eyes of 39 patients with dark brown Irides had laser peripheral irldotomy carried out using combined argon and Nd-yag technique, with various forms of pupillary block glaucomas. A total of 21 female and 18 male patients were followed up from 3 months to 4 years. All patients had successful outcome with patent Irldotomy. Only 2 patients required extra laser treatment. Blurred vision, raised Intraocular pressure and anterior uveltis were seen after the laser treatment. These complications however were found to be of transient nature, with all patients settling down during first week of their treatment. Laser peripheral Irldectomy is an effective and safe alternative to surgical Irldectomy and could be easily performed In our local population with heavily pigmented Irides.

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