Effect of Peripheral Laser Iridotomy Placement on Post-operative Visual Function

Effect of Peripheral Laser Iridotomy Placement on Post-operative Visual Function

To evaluate the influence of superior versus temporal laser peripheral iridotomy location on post-operative visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Angle-closure glaucoma suspect

Exclusion Criteria:

• Monocular status
• Previous intraocular surgery
• Visual acuity worse than 20/40
• Prior episode of acute angle-closure glaucoma
• Pregnancy