Iridectomy / Iridotomy

References for Iridectomy:

1. Schwenn O, Sell F, Pfeiffer N, Grehn F. Prophylactic Nd:YAG-laser iridotomy versus surgical iridectomy: a randomized, prospective study. Ger J Ophthalmol. 1995 Nov; 4(6): 374-9. PMID: 8751104.
2. Thomas R, Sekhar GC, Kumar RS. Glaucoma management in developing countries: medical, laser, and surgical options for glaucoma management in countries with limited resources. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2004 Apr; 15(2): 127-31. PMID: 15021224.
3. Shields CL, Shields JA, Materin M, Gershenbaum E, Singh AD, Smith A. Iris melanoma: risk factors for metastasis in 169 consecutive patients. Ophthalmology 2001 Jan; 108(1): 172-8. PMID: 11150284.
4. Aung T, Chew PT. Review of recent advancements in the understanding of primary angle-closure glaucoma. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2002 Apr; 13(2): 89-93. PMID: 11880721.
5. Chang BM, Liebmann JM, Ritch R. Angle closure in younger patients. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2002; 100: 201-12; discussion 212-4. PMID: 12545694.
6. Lentschener C, Ghimouz A, Bonnichon P, Parc C, Ozier Y. Acute postoperative glaucoma after nonocular surgery remains a diagnostic challenge. Anesth Analg. 2002 Apr; 94(4): 1034-5. PMID: 11916819.
7. Lee JW, Lee JH, Lee KW. Prognostic factors for the success of laser iridotomy for acute primary angle closure glaucoma. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2009 Dec; 23(4): 286-90.