Laser Iridoplasty - all about the metod (indications and complications)

Laser iridoplasty

Laser iridoplasty

In scientific literature there is a description of a large number of laser glaucoma surgeries. To perform them, unlike the ones that are carried out with scalpel, general or conduction anesthesia is not required, they are performed on an outpatient basis and have minimal post-operative period, including the exemptionfrom work.

Due to the fact that laser interventions are carried out without opening of the eye, after them you do not have a permanent fistula and they are not accompanied by complications that often arise in the process and after ant glaucomatous operations. One of the most important advantages of these interventions is the reconstruction of the outflow of intraocular fluid through the natural channels.

Indications and comlications

Iridoplasty (gonioplasty, irido-retraction) – method, proposed by M. M. Krasnov, P. I. Saprykin, A. S. Klatt in 1972. When it is executed the periphery of the iris is exposed by light laser coagulations. Then are applied multiple exposures of the laser around the entire circumference of the basal iris area, which leads to scarring with reduction of its peripheral tissues volume. Retraction and scarring of the stroma of iris, involve the expansion of the anterior chamber angle. The root of iris is coagulated by laser at 3, 6, 9, 12 hours. During the procedure can be applied 20-30 coagulations, when the output power of the laser ranges from 200 to 500 mW. The session begins with the application of narrow level of laser power, which is increased until getting the surface hearth coagulation with a weak pigmentation.
It should be noted that the laser iridoplasty (gonioplasty) by itself creates a short-term hypotensive effect, therefore, most often, is carried out as a preparatory step to the implementation of laser trabeculoplasty to create access to the trabeculae area. It is also used to increase the narrow part of the anterior chamber of the eye in the treatment of glaucoma in individuals with flat shape of the iris.

Some time later after iridoplasty, in the place of coagulates occurs atrophy of the iris, disappears its tension and the anterior chamber angle becomes narrow again. When combined iridoplasty and traction interventions on the narrow part of the anterior chamber of the eye, you may experience goniosynechia. In addition, complications of laser iridoplasty can be: increased intraocular pressure, iritis, damage of the cornea, persistent expansion of pupil (mydriasis).

Our advantages

Moscow Eye Clinic is a modern medical facility offering a full range of professional services in the field of ophthalmology. The clinic has at its disposal the best samples of modern equipment of leading world manufacturers.

In our Clinic work local professionals with an extremely broad practical experience. For example, the surgeon of the highest category Tsvetkov Sergey Alexandrovitch, who performed more than 12,000 successful operations. Due to high professionalism of our specialists and use of modern technologies Moscow Eye Clinic guarantees the best results of treatment and return of vision. Turning to Moscow Eye Clinic , you can be sure of a swift and accurate diagnostics and effective treatment.

Laser iridoplasty - indications and complications

Prices

In Moscow Eye Clinic you can undergo a complete diagnostic testing for glaucoma and receive recommendations for medical treatment, or in the absence of compensation of glaucomatous process to perform laser or surgery treatment.

Final cost of treatment is determined in each case individually and depends on the type of glaucoma and stage of the disease, as well as available analyses, etc.
A comprehensive examination of patients with glaucoma (including all required specialized techniques, which allow to determine the type and stage of the disease, the necessity of an operation) is 5 000 rubles.

The cost of laser iridoplasty in the Moscow Eye Clinic is 9 500 rubles (for 1 eye). The final cost of treatment is determined in each case individually and depends on the specific diagnosis, stage of disease, available tests, etc.

In addition, the specialists of our Clinic developed a program of course treatment of patients with glaucoma, aimed at the preservation and restoration of visual functions lasting 10 and 15 days, including the use of medical leeches (hirudotherapy), as well as the special annual maintenance program, which allows not only to timely diagnose and treat the disease, but also gain significant benefits.

You can clarify the cost of a procedure by calling 8 (800) 777-38 81 and (499) 322-36-36, or online using the appropriate form on our site, you can also read the section "Prices".

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