Lasers in glaucoma

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov;66(11):1539-1553. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_555_18.

Abstract

While lasers have been used for many years for the treatment of glaucoma, proper indications and use of the procedures need to be considered before their application. This review summarizes the important laser procedures in Glaucoma.

Keywords: Cyclophotocoagulation; laser iridoplasty; laser iridotomy; laser trabeculoplasty.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Filtering Surgery / methods*
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Lasers*