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Justin E. Anderson, MD; Ronald C. Gentile, MD; Paul A. Sidoti, MD; Richard B. Rosen, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2006;124:1658-1660.

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Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is performed in patients with narrow anterior chamber angles at risk for angle-closure glaucoma. Argon or green diode and Nd:YAG lasers are often used sequentially in dark irides to create an iridotomy with a minimum amount of laser energy. Posterior segment complications of LPI are uncommon and generally related to direct laser-induced damage.¹ Herein we report the development of a stage 1 macular hole following LPI and its resolution with the aid of the optical coherence tomography/scanning laser ophthalmoscope (OCT/SLO) (Ophthalmic Technologies Inc, Toronto, Ontario).

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A 60-year-old woman with a history of ocular trauma in the right eye underwent a routine eye examination. Corrected visual acuity was 20/25 OD and 20/20 OS with an intraocular pressure of 16 mm Hg OU. Examination revealed brown irides and a mild cataract with . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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