What is the recovery time for laser iridotomy?
What is the recovery time for laser iridotomy?
The entire process only takes a few minutes, though you’ll need to stay in the office for a bit so we can reassess your eye pressure before you go home. There is no recovery time following a laser iridotomy, though your vision may be blurry for a few minutes afterward.
Is laser iridotomy considered surgery?
Laser Iridotomy surgery, a common procedure used to help relieve eye pressure caused by glaucoma, is one of the many cutting-edge procedures we can provide. DMEI glaucoma specialist, Ben J. Harvey, MD, talks us through exactly what laser iridotomy surgery is and how it’s used to treat DMEI’s glaucoma patients.
What is a YAG laser iridotomy?
You may have heard of Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG) iridotomy, which simply refers to a specific type of laser. During a laser iridotomy, the laser light is used to create a small hole in the iris that forms your pupil, which allows drainage of intraocular fluid.
Can I go back to work after iridotomy?
Patients will be provided with a prescription of medicated eye drops to use after treatment. It is very important that patients use these eye drops as directed by theophthalmologist. Patients may resume their normal daily activities the day after receiving laser iridotomy treatment.
How do you do YAG laser iridotomy?
What Happens During Laser Peripheral Iridotomy?
- First, the eye is anesthetized.
- Next, the patient is set up in front of the laser, which looks like the typical examination microscope.
- Then a contact lens is temporarily placed on the eye.
- The laser beam is aimed and multiple laser “shots” are placed into the iris.
What to do after having an iridotomy?
Recovery after Laser Iridotomy Treatment The eye may feel irritated, have redness, and suffer from blurry vision for the first a few days afterwards. Patients will be provided with a prescription of medicated eye drops to use after treatment.
