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20. Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (Dr. Ike Ahmed)
Feb 28, 2024 ·
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20. Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (Dr. Ike Ahmed)
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The traditional paradigm is that when a patient presents with acute angle closure due to pupil block, a peripheral iridotomy (PI) must be performed immediately. But in reality, is this...
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The traditional paradigm is that when a patient presents with acute angle closure due to pupil block, a peripheral iridotomy (PI) must be performed immediately. But in reality, is this always the best approach? Is it safe to treat medically for a period of time before the PI? In which situations might a PI actually exacerbate the acute angle closure? Dr. Ike Ahmed joins the podcast.
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