Iridotomy

Iridotomy

The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes

Treatment carried out 100% in the consulting room

Return to normal activity after 24 hours

What does it involve?

Iridotomy is a procedure performed by laser, usually a YAG laser, but it can also be performed with an argon laser.

When is it carried out?

It is performed as a treatment for glaucoma.

Prior examination

Comprehensive eye examination.

Before the surgery

It is a prophylactic treatment performed in eyes with a narrow angle (occludable angle) to prevent acute glaucoma episodes (sharp rises in intraocular pressure due to pupillary block).

Surgery

Surgery consists of making a small hole in the periphery of the iris to connect the posterior and anterior areas of the iris (posterior chamber to anterior chamber) and balance the pressure between them.

Associated pathologies

• Glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension