Table 3

Pre and post laser intraocular pressures (IOP) greater than 19 mm Hg

IOP >19 mm HgPACG (no of eyes)PAC (no of eyes)
1995 group1997 groupTotal1995 group1997 groupTotal
Before laser9/137/1016/238/443/2311/67
After laser7/133/1010/232/440/232/67
McNemar's test for matched pairs
χ2 =15, p<0.01
  • PACG = primary angle closure glaucoma with glaucomatous optic neuropathy.

  • PAC = primary angle closure.