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terminology and guidelines for glaucoma ii - Kwaliteitskoepel

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Results<br />

The outcomes of a number of r<strong>and</strong>omized prospective clinical trials should be taken into account when considering<br />

a patient`s suitability <strong>for</strong> laser trabeculoplasty 78-84 .<br />

Large independent clinical trials have shown progressive loss of effect over time 85-87 .<br />

Alternative laser systems <strong>for</strong> laser trabeculoplasty:<br />

Those found effective in reducing IOP in <strong>glaucoma</strong> include trabeculoplasty with continuous wave lasers of red <strong>and</strong><br />

infrared wavelengths 88 , <strong>and</strong>, recently, a large spot size, high power, low energy Q-switched, frequency doubled<br />

neodymium:YAG (532 nm) system 89 .<br />

3.5.3 - LASER IRIDOPLASTY 76<br />

Indication<br />

• To widen the angle approach by shrinking the peripheral iris using a thermal effect.<br />

• Plateau iris syndrome<br />

• In preparation <strong>for</strong> ALT when the angle approach is narrow, in order to better visualize the TM<br />

• Angle closure in nanophthalmos<br />

Preoperative preparation<br />

As <strong>for</strong> ALT<br />

Contraindications<br />

severe corneal edema or opacification<br />

flat anterior chamber<br />

synechial angle-closure<br />

Lenses<br />

Laser contact lenses<br />

Abraham lens<br />

Goldmann type lens, aiming through the central part, not the mirrors<br />

Laser parameters<br />

Contraction burns<br />

Spot Size: 300-500 mm<br />

Duration: 0.2-0.5 seconds<br />

Power: 200-400 mW<br />

Location: the aiming beam should be directed at the most peripheral portion of the iris<br />

Goal of treatment is contraction of the peripheral iris with flattening of the peripheral iris curvature.<br />

Ideal number of impacts: 20-50 applications over 360° leaving 2 beam diameters between each spot <strong>and</strong> avoiding<br />

visible radial vessels<br />

Complications:<br />

mild iritis<br />

corneal endothelial burns<br />

transient post-operative IOP elevation<br />

posterior synechiae of the pupil<br />

permanent pupil dilation<br />

Postoperative treatment:<br />

topical steroids <strong>for</strong> 4-7 days<br />

prevention of IOP spikes (see Ch. 3.6.2)<br />

Post-operative management<br />

Some as under 3.5.2<br />

Ch. 3 - 31 EGS

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