Comparing combined laser iridoplasty and surgical iridectomy with trabeculectomy in treatment of refractory acute primary angle closure without significant cataract: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of combined laser iridoplasty followed by surgical iridectomy (LI-SI) versus trabeculectomy in the management of medically unresponsive acute primary angle closure (APAC) with minimal cataract.

Patients And Methods: This was a randomized controlled trial conducted among patients with medically unresponsive APAC without significant cataract. Study participants were randomized into: LI-SI or unaugmented trabeculectomy.