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The laser power needed for optimum results in argon laser trabeculoplasty
Author(s) -
Rouhiainen Harri,
Teräsvirta Markku
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1986.tb06913.x
Subject(s) - glaucoma , laser , argon , ophthalmology , medicine , power (physics) , surgery , optics , physics , atomic physics , quantum mechanics
Ninety‐five successive argon laser trabeculoplasties to as many patients were followed 6 to 18 (mean 8) months. Forty‐eight eyes had capsular glaucoma and 35 simple glaucoma. The power used ranged from 100 mW to 1000 mW and the total energy from 1.0 J to 5.0 J. The success rates between groups were tested with a x 2 ‐test. With laser power of more than 500 mW and energy level more than 3.0 J, the success rates were maximal (77% and 75%).