Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Please tell me is there any hope for eyes damaged by iridotomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Need more details: Laser iridotomy is a common laser procedure done in patients with narrow drainage angles in the eyes. It is usually done as preventative measure for patients at risk of severe eye pressure spikes. It is a relatively safe procedure.
Answered 7/21/2018
4.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm scheduled for laser iridotomy. No high eye pressure, no glaucoma but I do have narrow angles. I'm 80. Is the risk worth it? Seeing lots bad ef
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can some of the iridotomy risks be predicted based on the eye tests pre surgery? Read about retinal detachment after the procedure in some cases.
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Should I have a laser iridotomy before i develop glaucoma? During a recent eye exam, my doctor told me that I have narrow angles and told me about a surgery that i can have now to prevent acute glaucoma when i'm older. Do i need to be concerned at age 34,
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My baby is 7days old and his eyes are yellow. Please wats happening? Hope it's not a serious issue?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can herpes cause your eyes to hurt? If so what kind of herpes. Hope i don't have it
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I'm getting laser iridotomy soon in both eyes. Is it true that positioning the hole at 3 or 9 o'clock is better to avoid light aberrations? Thanks!
Anatomic Narrow Angles; Both Eyes (H40.033) CATARACT INCIPIENT AGE RELATED; Both Eyes (H25.093) Recommendation LI. Why cant I just get lenses implant for cataracts? Why do I have to wait? I work . Will I notice any difference after Laser Iridotomy ?
Are you supposed to have a small pupil (unequal to the unaffected eye) after iridotomy and, if so, for how long?
Nervous I have to have my first iridotomy on right eye tomorrow. Any advice? Have Narrow Angled Glaucoma. Even with the drops my eye pressure was not still high. Whats normal pressure after drops or Laser iridotomy? It doesnt run in family?
My seven year old had an eye exam. Afterwards, the optometrist told me her vision is fine but that she has narrow angles and we should have iridotomy.?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
