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What is the long term efficacy and outcome of yag laser iridotomy?
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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.
Answered 7/8/2015
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