To evaluate changes at the anterior chamber angle during Valsalva manoeuver, in eyes having primary angle closure (PAC) and a patent laser peripheral iridotomy. This cross-sectional study was designed ...

Performing cataract extraction relieves the iridolenticular contact, but in younger patients it could be years before patients need cataract extraction. Other options for younger patients would be ...

Having optometrists perform laser eye surgery was not found to lead to a meaningful increase in nearby health care professionals for the population. Shorter travel times for care and an increase in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS – Optometrists are now able to provide Nd:YAG capsulotomy, laser floater removal, laser peripheral ...

Laser eye surgeries can help treat glaucoma by improving the outflow of fluid in the eye. Types of surgeries include trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and cyclophotocoagulation. Doctors may suggest a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My eye doctor told me I’m in danger of an “acute attack” of narrow angle glaucoma and that I need iridotomy in both eyes right away. He also said this may be related to my headaches. I ...

What Is a Posterior Capsulotomy? A YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is a procedure done to help remove scar tissue after you’ve had a lens replacement. Inside your eye, behind the iris and pupil, is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Virginia lawmakers passed legislation to expand the optometric scope of practice to now include the use of ...

Cardiff University researchers have published findings from a survey of 75 hospital optometrists about delivering ophthalmic ...