Diode and argon trabeculoplasty in primary open-angle glaucoma treatment

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Laser trabeculoplasty is one of the methods used to decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) as part of comprehensive glaucoma treatment. Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) and diode laser trabeculoplasty (DLT) are two of the most widely used laser trabeculoplasty techniques. The mechanism of its hypotensive action is based on the effect that laser emission photocoagulate has on trabecular meshwork and subsequent outflow facilitation, but the difference in wavelength and emission energy determine the difference in direct laser action and the features of postoperative clinical appearance. The efficacy of both methods has been verified in many studies; however, relatively few of them have made comparative analysis of the two techniques. The article reviews publications dedicated to comparing the efficacy of ALT and DLT, including their hypotensive effect, safety, as well as data on laser surgery tolerance and complications.

Keywords:

glaucoma

laser trabeculoplasty

diode laser trabeculoplasty

argon laser trabeculoplasty

Authors:

Erichev V.P.

FGBU "Nauchno-issledovatel'skiĭ institut glaznykh bolezneĭ" RAMN, Moskva

Poleva R.P.

FGBU "NII glaznykh bolezneĭ" RAMN

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