Iridoplasty

Iridoplasty

Procedure takes about 15 minutes

Procedure carried out 100% in the consulting room

Recommended for 2 types of narrow-angle glaucoma

What does it involve?

Iridoplasty is a procedure performed with an argon laser.

When is it carried out?

It is performed in cases where the iris covers the filtration area, known as plateau iris.

Prior examination

Comprehensive eye examination.

Before the surgery

No risks or special precautions need to be taken into account.

Surgery

Surgery involves making impacts on the entire periphery of the iris (360°) in order to reduce its peripheral volume and move it away from the aqueous humour filtration area (trabecular meshwork).

Associated pathologies

• Glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension