Laser Peripheral Iridotomy versus Trabeculectomy as an Initial Treatment for Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Purpose. To compare laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) with trabeculectomy as an initial treatment for primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) with peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) ≥ 6 clock hours. Methods. Patients were drawn from two randomized controlled trials. 38 eyes of 38 patients (PAS ≥ 6 clo...

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Main Authors: Yan Yun Chen, Su Jie Fan, Yuan Bo Liang, Shi Song Rong, Hai Lin Meng, Xing Wang, Ravi Thomas, Ning Li Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2761301