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Hemorrhage after Yag-Laser Iridotomy for Angle Closure Glaucoma

Hemorrhage after Yag-Laser Iridotomy for Angle Closure Glaucoma
Patient with angle closure glaucoma received a Yag laser peripheral iridotomy. Bleeding of the iris vessels occurred immediately. Pressure was placed on the globe until bleeding stopped (about 30 seconds). At that time the photo was taken.
Luviano, Damien, M.D., SETMA Diabetes Center of Excellence¦2, Beaumont, TX, USA
364.41, 365.23
Glaucomas, Ocular Hypertension -> Postoperative Cases and Surgical Procedures
neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser, Pi, Chronic Angle Closure, iris bleeding
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