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YAG Peripheral Iridotomy Discussion Part 2

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Peter Shah
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YAG Peripheral Iridotomy Discussion Part 2

YAG Peripheral Iridotomy or PI is performed by making a hole at the edge of the iris by a laser.  It is generally a safe procedure with good efficacy in the the prevention of pupil block from the crystalline or pseudophakic lens.  This video describes in-depth the technique for successful PI and how to minimise the risks for optimal outcome.  The various nuances of PI are subsequenbtly discussed in the 2 following videos.

Peter Shah

Professor Peter Shah is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Supra-Regional Glaucoma Specialist at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. He is also a Visiting Professor to the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology). He is Honorary Professor of Glaucoma at the Centre for Health and Social Care Improvement at the University of Wolverhampton.

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