Argon laser trabeculoplasty as a means of decreasing intraocular pressure from ''normal'' levels in glaucomatous eyes
The authors conducted a retrospective study of 67 patients (85 eyes) with severe glaucoma to determine whether argon laser trabeculoplasty could reduce intraocular pressures below the ''normal'' range. All patients had initial intraocular pressures of less than or equal to 19 mm Hg. Success was defined as a decrease in intraocular pressure of at least 20%, no increase in medications, stable visual field, and no subsequent glaucoma surgery. After an average follow-up period of 30 months, treatment was successful in 31 cases. One half of the failures occurred by six months and 11 failures (30%) occurred after 12 months. Sixteen patients were able to decrease their medications. Two patients achieved intraocular pressures between 6 and 9 mm Hg and 20 between 10 and 12 mm Hg.
- Research Organization:
- New England Glaucoma Research Foundation, Boston, MA
- OSTI ID:
- 5241174
- Journal Information:
- Am. J. Ophthalmol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Ophthalmol.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN AJOPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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