Argon laser iridotomy.
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Argon laser iridotomy.
Argon laser iridotomy was successfully performed on 47 out of 52 eyes of 35 patients by the continuous wave argon laser. The technique of argon laser iridotomy is described in detail. A number of complications were observed. The reasons for these are discussed, and measures for the avoidance of complications are suggested.
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 1985
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.69.5.368