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What is the long term efficacy and outcome of yag laser iridotomy?

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Dr. Randall Wong answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Great Prognosis: Irdiotomy for narrow angle glaucoma is usually 100% effective in preventing a glaucoma "attack" from angle closure glaucoma. This is true if the iridotomy is created by a laser or other methods.

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Answered 7/8/2015

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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!

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