What are the risks of laser iridectomy?
Dr Mahipal S. Sachdev
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: My 71 years old mother-in-law has been suggested laser iridectomy for angle closure glaucoma. What are the associated risks?
A:Laser iridectomy is a routine procedure for angle closure glaucoma. It has minimal or no significant risk associated with it and any minor complication that may occur can be well managed by the concerned doctor.