Anterior segment optical coherence tomography for imaging the anterior chamber after laser peripheral iridotomy

Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 May;143(5):877-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.11.055. Epub 2006 Dec 29.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate changes in anterior segment morphology by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) and gonioscopy before and after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI).

Design: Prospective comparative observational case series.

Methods: Ten eyes of 10 patients with narrow angles were enrolled in the study. Angles were assessed by gonioscopy and anterior segment OCT pre- and post-LPI. The angle opening distance at 500 microm, angle recess area at 500 microm and 750 microm, and trabecular-iris space area at 500 microm and 750 microm were compared pre- and post-LPI.

Results: The mean gonioscopy grade increased significantly from 0.56 to 2.6 (P < .001). All OCT parameters increased significantly post-LPI.

Conclusions: Changes in the anterior chamber angle morphology post-LPI can be imaged and objectively quantified by anterior segment OCT.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anterior Chamber / pathology*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnosis*
  • Gonioscopy
  • Humans
  • Iridectomy*
  • Iris / pathology*
  • Iris / surgery
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*