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The Asymptomatic PAC Suspect: LPI or No LPI?
- Source :
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Review of Ophthalmology . Sep2018, Vol. 25 Issue 9, p44-52. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the need for physicians to reconsider performing a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in healthy patients with narrow angles. The design of Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) to reveal whether medical treatment lowered the risk of glaucoma development is mentioned. A chart is presented depicting Angle-Closure Disease Staging and Treatment.
- Subjects :
- *OCULAR hypertension
*EYE diseases
*INTRAOCULAR pressure
*GLAUCOMA
*EYE inflammation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10810226
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Review of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 131672000