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Ophthalmology Surgical Procedures For Glaucoma c3627822

In acute congestive glaucoma, best prophylaxis for the other eye is:

A
Laser Iridotomy
B
Topical steroids
C
Trabeculectomy
D
Surgical peripheral Iridectomy
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (a) Laser Iridotomy\Ref.: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. 1247-48* Please refer to above explanation* Treatment of choice for primary angle closure glaucoma (fellow eye, latent stage, subacute or intermittent stage , chronic stage) is laser iridotomy* Peripheral surgical iridectomy can also be used.* In acute congestive stage of PACG drug of choice is Pilocarpine, till the time laser iridotomy can be performed. Treatment of choice for fellow eye | | |Primary open angle glaucoma Primary angle closure glaucoma | | Laser trabeculoplasty Nd YAG Laser Iridotomy

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