Argon laser iridotomy.

نویسندگان

  • R A Harrad
  • K P Stannard
  • J S Shilling
چکیده

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:
  • The British journal of ophthalmology

دوره 69 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985