Late irreversible corneal oedema after laser iridotomy

According to a recent national survey conducted in Japan, there were 490 eyes of LI-induced corneal oedema between 1999 and 2001, 4 and the incidence is growing. 5 Based on a questionnaire sent to facilities from which patients were referred to us, the incidence of LI-induced corneal oedema can be e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of ophthalmology 2009-01, Vol.93 (1), p.125-126
Hauptverfasser:	Shimazaki, J, Uchino, Y, Tsubota, K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Cataracts Cornea Corneal Edema - etiology Eye surgery Female Glaucoma, Angle-Closure - surgery Humans Iris - surgery Laser Therapy - adverse effects Lasers Male Middle Aged Pathogenesis Retinal Diseases - etiology Surgery Transplants & implants
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Zusammenfassung:	According to a recent national survey conducted in Japan, there were 490 eyes of LI-induced corneal oedema between 1999 and 2001, 4 and the incidence is growing. 5 Based on a questionnaire sent to facilities from which patients were referred to us, the incidence of LI-induced corneal oedema can be estimated as approximately 1.8% of the LIs.
ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.2007.137083