Open AccessSurgical Grade and Repeat Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Procedures with Risk Stratification and Educational Considerations
Author(s) -
Oliver Francis Riley,
Sunil Mamtora,
Emma Carroll,
Jon Luck
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1177-5483
pISSN - 1177-5467
DOI - 10.2147/opth.s283370
Subject(s) - medicine , risk stratification , statistical significance , ophthalmology , surgery
Peripheral laser iridotomy (PLI) is a commonly performed procedure. While effective, repeat procedures (RPs) may be required for a variety of causes. We report the causes and rate of RP PLI and whether surgical grade is a risk factor.