Open AccessLasers in glaucoma
Author(s) -
Sanjiv Kumar
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
nepalese journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2091-0320
pISSN - 2072-6805
DOI - 10.3126/nepjoph.v2i1.3705
Subject(s) - medicine , laser , glaucoma , ophthalmology , open angle glaucoma , optometry , optics , physics
Use of lasers in the treatment of various types of glaucomas is an important aspect in ophthalmic practice. Both Argon and Yag lasers are now-a-days commonly used in the treatment of angleclosure and open-angle glaucomas. Besides this, more recently, Diode lasers are being used for the treatment of the glaucomas. Lasers are also being used in the management of intractable glaucomas which are not controlled by medication alone. In this review article, all these features have been highlighted. Keywords: Lasers; glaucoma DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v2i1.3705 Nep J Oph 2010;2(1) 51-58