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… Surgery Overview Laser iridotomy uses a very focused beam of light to … during an episode of acute closed-angle glaucoma. Some people feel a mild but sharp …
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… Surgery Overview Laser trabeculoplasty uses a very focused beam … pressure in the eye. There are two types of laser trabeculoplasty: Argon laser … Laser trabeculoplasty may be used to treat glaucoma that gets worse even with medicine …
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… Condition Basics What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of … likely eyedrops) every day. You may also need laser treatment or surgery. You'll also need … this is most often a procedure called laser iridotomy. You may also need medicine to help …
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… about them. Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … for clear vision. Key points to remember Laser surgery takes only a few minutes for … pressure inside the eye, which can lead to glaucoma . Laser surgery for nearsightedness …
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… Trabeculectomy is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and chronic closed-angle glaucoma . … is usually done when medicine or laser treatment or both have failed to reduce … is usually done when medicine or laser treatment or both have failed to reduce …
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… Surgery Overview LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is a surgery … flattens the cornea . It's the most common laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness … the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. References Citations Sakimoto T, et …
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… Surgery Overview Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the … flap is made on the cornea using a blade or laser. The flap is lifted, and a laser is … the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. Related Information Farsightedness …
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… these topics: Nearsightedness Farsightedness Glaucoma Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tips … Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma Laser Photocoagulation …
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… than 40 and have no known risk factors for glaucoma , the Canadian Ophthalmological … 10 years. This includes tests that check for glaucoma. footnote 1 If you are at risk for glaucoma, the COS suggests that you have …
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… Cataracts may occur in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider … the progression of vision loss caused by glaucoma. If the vision loss before surgery …
