YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
1. What is YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)?
YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is a laser procedure used to treat or prevent angle-closure glaucoma. It creates a small opening in the peripheral iris, allowing the aqueous fluid to flow from the posterior chamber to the anterior chamber, reducing eye pressure.
2. Why is LPI necessary?
- ● In narrow-angle or angle-closure glaucoma, the drainage angle between the iris and cornea is blocked.
- ● If untreated, it can lead to sudden rise in intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, and permanent vision loss.
- ● LPI helps prevent acute glaucoma attacks and manages chronic cases.
3. Who needs YAG Laser Peripheral Iridotomy?
- ● Patients diagnosed with narrow-angle glaucoma
- ● Those with family history of angle-closure glaucoma
- ● Individuals with high risk of acute glaucoma attack
- ● Sometimes used prophylactically before cataract surgery
4. How is the procedure performed?
- ● Done outpatient under topical anesthesia
- ● The eye is numbed with drops and a contact lens is placed on the cornea
- ● The Nd-YAG laser creates a tiny opening in the iris periphery
- ● The procedure is quick, painless, and usually completed within minutes
5. What are the benefits of LPI?
- ● Reduces risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma
- ● Lowers intraocular pressure (IOP)
- ● Quick and non-invasive alternative to surgery
- ● Can prevent future vision loss if done early
6. Are there any risks?
- ● Mild redness, blurred vision, or halos around lights immediately after procedure
- ● Rare: increased IOP, inflammation, bleeding, or lens damage
- ● Follow-up is necessary to monitor IOP and iris opening
7. Why choose Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur?
- ● Dr. Ashutosh Jaiswal, gold-medalist ophthalmologist, performs precise LPI
- ● Advanced Nd-YAG laser equipment for safe and accurate results
- ● Pre- and post-procedure eye pressure monitoring
- ● Personalized care and long-term glaucoma management plan
Visit the Experts
Netram Eye Hospital, Nagpur
Address:
G6-10, Sai Krupa Apartment, Next to Chaudhari Hospital, Umred Road, Sakkardara, Nagpur – 440024
Phone:
+91 9859 804 804 / +91 9852 804 804
Website:
www.netramhospital.com