Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure in the front chamber that is caused by sudden or slowly ...

Symptoms

· Severe eye pain.
· Nausea and vomiting.
· Headache.
· Blurred vision and/or seeing haloes around lights (Haloes and blurred vision occur because the cornea is swollen.)
· Profuse tearing.

Causes

· Acute angle-closure glaucoma is caused by a rapid or sudden increase in intraocular pressure (IOP), the pressure within the eye.
· Seek immediate medical for blurred vision, nausea, headache, and eye pain. Treatment involves laser therapy or surgery.

More about Treatment

Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure in the front chamber that is caused by sudden or slowly progressive blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye.

DIAGNOSIS
· Diagnosis of chronic angle-closure glaucoma is based on the presence of peripheral anterior synechiae on gonioscopy and characteristic optic nerve and visual field changes (see symptoms and signs of primary open-angle glaucoma).

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