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. 1985 May;69(5):368–372. doi: 10.1136/bjo.69.5.368

Argon laser iridotomy.

R A Harrad, K P Stannard, J S Shilling
PMCID: PMC1040604  PMID: 3994954

Abstract

Argon laser iridotomy was successfully performed on 47 out of 52 eyes of 35 patients by the continuous wave argon laser. The technique of argon laser iridotomy is described in detail. A number of complications were observed. The reasons for these are discussed, and measures for the avoidance of complications are suggested.

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