Nd: YAG laser goniopuncture: indications and procedure.

J Glaucoma

*Credit Valley EyeCare, Mississauga ‡University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada †Specialty Eyecare Center, Seattle, WA.

Published: May 2014

Laser goniopuncture is a complementary adjunct to nonfiltering glaucoma surgery such as deep sclerectomy, viscocanalostomy, and canaloplasty, contributing to intraocular pressure control and the avoidance of additional incisional surgery. Goniopuncture is associated with a low complication rate and demonstrates minimal inflammation, hemorrhage, and hypotony when performed correctly. This article provides a detailed description of how to perform this procedure and methods of preventing and addressing complications.

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