Laser trabeculoplasty: therapeutic options and adverse effects

Laser trabeculoplasty is a simple method for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension and has few adverse effects. There are different laser systems for reducing the intraocular pressure of patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Complications include transient intraocular pressure elevatio...

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Published in:Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2010-01, Vol.107 (1), p.13
Main Authors: Wacker, T, Eckert, S
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Corneal Diseases - etiology
Corneal Diseases - prevention & control
Glaucoma - surgery
Humans
Iritis - etiology
Iritis - prevention & control
Laser Therapy - adverse effects
Laser Therapy - methods
Ocular Hypertension - etiology
Ocular Hypertension - prevention & control
Trabeculectomy - adverse effects
Trabeculectomy - methods
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Summary:Laser trabeculoplasty is a simple method for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension and has few adverse effects. There are different laser systems for reducing the intraocular pressure of patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Complications include transient intraocular pressure elevation, iritis, and anterior synechiae.
ISSN:1433-0423
DOI:10.1007/s00347-009-2052-8