Abstract

OUTCOMES OF LASER MANGEMENT IN GLAUCOMA DISEASE

Dr. Ali Mohsin Abbas*

ABSTRACT

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide, and the use of lasers in the treatment paradigm of this blinding disease is constantly increasing. Lasers can be employed in several ways to treat glaucoma: targeting the trabecular meshwork, thereby reducing intraocular pressure (IOP); performing laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) and preventing pupillary block; ablating the ciliary processes and reducing production of aqueous humor; and facilitating surgical procedures such as trabeculectomy. This articles reviews the current techniques and developments of laser therapy in the management of glaucoma.

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