Effects of argon laser iridotomy on the corneal endothelium.
Panek W C, Lee D A, Christensen R E
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Argon laser iridotomy for narrow angles showed no significant impact on corneal thickness or endothelial cell counts, suggesting it's safe for the corneal endothelium.
Abstract
We studied 14 eyes of 14 patients undergoing argon laser peripheral iridotomy for occludable (narrow) anterior chamber angles. Preoperative and postoperative pachymetry and corneal endothelial cell counts by specular microscopy were obtained centrally and in both the treated and nontreated superior quadrants. No significant differences were found between preoperative and postoperative measurements of corneal thickness and endothelial cell counts in any area.
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