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Timolol and intra-ocular pressure elevation following Neodymium: YAG laser surgery

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The intra-ocular pressure in 76 patients, undergoing Neodymium: YAG laser surgery was measured just before treatment, and one and two hours afterwards. The fellow eye served as a control. Serious elevation of the intra-ocular pressure was demonstrated, especially in capsulotomy in the aphakic eye, to a lesser extent in pseudophakic eyes. Intra-ocular pressure elevation of more than 20 mm was seen in iridectomies. Timolol 1/2% eyedrops given before Neodymium: YAG laser treatment minimized the elevation of the intra-ocular pressure. Prolonged follow-up of the intra-ocular pressure is recommended.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    J. S. Stilma & T. N. Boen-Tan

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Stilma, J.S., Boen-Tan, T.N. Timolol and intra-ocular pressure elevation following Neodymium: YAG laser surgery. Doc Ophthalmol 61, 233–239 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00142348

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