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Efficacy of argon laser trabeculoplasty in primary open-angle and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma: Long-term follow-up

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A retrospective study was performed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of argon laser trabeculoplasty in 131 patients (148 eyes) with primary open-angle or pseudoexfoliative glaucoma. Success was defined as an intraocular pressure of 22 mm Hg or less, no further glaucoma surgery, and use of comparable or lower-dose topical antiglaucoma treatment. Efficacy of laser trabeculoplasty decreased with time (follow-up, 6 to 120 months). Good results persisted for about 2.5 years in 50% of cases.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, G.M.K. Bulvari 23/1 06440, Ankara, Turkey

    Leyla S. Atmaca MD & Tülay Simsek MD

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Atmaca, L.S., Simsek, T. Efficacy of argon laser trabeculoplasty in primary open-angle and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma: Long-term follow-up. Ann Ophthalmol 33, 216–220 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-001-0030-0

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