Laser iridotomy

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo surgical iridectomy
gptkbp:canBe Nd:YAG laser
argon laser
gptkbp:complication bleeding
inflammation
blurred vision
increased intraocular pressure
gptkbp:firstLineTreatmentFor primary angle-closure glaucoma
gptkbp:followedBy postoperative monitoring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Laser iridotomy
gptkbp:involves creating a hole in the iris
gptkbp:mayBeIndicatedFor narrow angles
plateau iris syndrome
gptkbp:mayPrevent acute angle-closure attack
gptkbp:performedBy ophthalmologist
gptkbp:requires preoperative medications
topical anesthesia
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration ocular
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of angle-closure glaucoma
gptkbp:uses gptkb:laser
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Acute_narrow-angle_glaucoma
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7