Abstract
A technique is described for producing an iridotomy in the treatment of closed-angle and secondary glaucoma using a single pulse from a dye laser. It was successful in 28 out of 32 eyes treated, and no significant complications were encountered.
MeSH terms
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Coumarins / therapeutic use
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Evaluation Studies as Topic
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gentian Violet / therapeutic use*
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Glaucoma / surgery*
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Humans
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Iris / surgery*
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Laser Therapy*
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Lasers / instrumentation
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Lasers / methods*
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Rhodamines / therapeutic use
Substances
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Coumarins
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Rhodamines
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Gentian Violet