Cyclodiode laser therapy to control intraocular pressure during pregnancy

Cyclodiode laser therapy to control intraocular pressure during pregnancy

Controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) during pregnancy can be problematic because currently available topical ocular hypotensive agents are contraindicated or cautioned in pregnancy. 1 We report the case of a patient with aphakic glaucoma controlled with topical agents, for whom we performed cyclod...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of ophthalmology 2002-11, Vol.86 (11), p.1318-1319
Hauptverfasser: Wertheim, M, Broadway, D C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
cyclodiode laser therapy
Female
Fetuses
Glaucoma
Glaucoma - surgery
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Laboratory animals
Laser Therapy - methods
Lasers
Letter
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) during pregnancy can be problematic because currently available topical ocular hypotensive agents are contraindicated or cautioned in pregnancy. 1 We report the case of a patient with aphakic glaucoma controlled with topical agents, for whom we performed cyclodiode laser therapy, since she wanted to become pregnant.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.86.11.1318