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Yag laser glaucoma treatments; iridotomies and beyond
Author(s) -
Crawley L.
Publication year - 2016
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.1755-3768.2016.0095
Subject(s) - capsulotomy , glaucoma , iris (biosensor) , laser , medicine , optometry , ophthalmology , tube (container) , laser therapy , optics , computer science , engineering , physics , mechanical engineering , biometrics , artificial intelligence , intraocular lens
Summary YAG lasers have a multitude of uses in the glaucoma patient beyond capsulotomy and iridotomy. In this session we will discuss how YAG can optimize Tube flow, its role in managing misdirection and how and when to use it in manipulating iris tissue in compromised drainage angles.