Journal Reviews

Changes in Japanese eyes after laser peripheral iridotomy

1 August 2016 | | Glaucoma | angle opening distance, anterior chamber depth, anterior segment optical coherence tomography, laser peripheral iridotomy, primary angle closure

The aim of this study was to evaluate laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) induced changes in anterior segment parameters, using the anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT). Seventy-two subjects of Japanese ethnicity with primary angle closure suspect (PACS), primary angle closure...

Update on primary angle closure glaucoma

1 June 2016 | | Glaucoma | angle-closure glaucoma, argon laser iridoplasty, lensectomy, peripheral iridotomy, phacoemulsification, plateau iris, primary angle closure, pupillary block, review

This review article considers primary angle-closure glaucoma which is responsible for half of glaucoma-related blindness worldwide. Angle closure is characterised by appositional contact between the iris and trabecular meshwork. It tends to develop in eyes with shallow anterior chambers, anteriorly...