What happens during laser iridotomy surgery?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Laser iridotomy is a surgery that's used to prevent or control glaucoma. An ophthalmologist uses a laser to make a tiny hole in the iris (colored part) of the eye. This opening - usually the size of a pinhead - allows fluid to flow from behind the iris and out through the drainage angle.
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Had this done today, was worried beforehand but shouldn’t have been, it all went very well. Hardly any discomfort and no complications. I read all the risks online and you get carried away with it, whereas most studies say these are rare. The hole is tiny and covered by my eyelid. I was having slight pain in the eye and it’s now gone. Now the pupil dilating drops have worn off, my vision is perfect after just two hours.
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Be careful about this surgery. Ask about all the side effects before going ahead it. I had it done about two years ago, and I still see two fluorescent white lines in both eyes. They are very annoying.
If you're having a laser iridotomy done, it's usually because you've got acute angle closure glaucoma. If that's not treated, you'll lose your sight very quickly.
@@alexandertough2489 My eyes were healthy and I did not have glaucoma when he did the surgery on me. He said he did it to prevent it. Looking back, I don't think the procedure was necessary. There are a lot of online reviews about him pushing patients to have the procedure. I should have sought a second opinion back then.
@@cruiselover9903 I've not heard of it being done as a prophylactic procedure! I'd totally agree with you in that case - sorry to hear that you've had these side effects from a potentially unnecessary surgery.
do you know what position on your eye they poked the hole?
@@ambrosia1917 I don't know. It seems that the doctor is not competent, even unaware of the potential side effects
I am having this laser procedure not because of glaucoma but because of an ICL surgery to correct my -7.50 high myopia and astigmatism that will occur after this Iridotomy - I am nervous about this procedure, if something goes wrong I will not have the ICL and it would have been for nothing and my vision can even get worst that it is.
How was it?
@@Jaichu47 It went well, but the laser procedure was more painful than the ICL. I had to go 2 times for the laser because it was hurting me too much (even with anestesia drops) they explained to me that because my eyes are very dark colored I needed a lot more shots than a lighter eye person would need. I did some drops for a week 4 times a day after each time I went there for the laser (to prevent infection). I had some bad nights with some pain coming and going but it went away. A month later I got my ICL and it was fast and simple, same drops after (3 times a day for a month) and I have to be very careful to not rub my eyes when washing (they got me some special wipes) and I use clear glasses during the day to prevent being hit on the eyes or touch it during the day - this is just for a month after the ICL). The first nights the lights were too bright and crazy but a week after it is all normal and my first consult (2 days after the ICL) my vision was already 20/20. They say it will probably get even better with time, my next consult will be 1 month after the ICL.
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