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YAG Laser Iridotomy Complications
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I forgot to mention that in addition to the pilocarpine drops to constrict the pupil, another drop was given to reduce inflammation and also numbing drops are given. A special lens is placed on the eye that has gel in it -- I worried about my blinking but with this lens in place, if you do blink, it just hits the lens.
There is a photo of this lens in this article: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1844179-overview
Also, if you would like to see someone getting an iridotomy, here is a video clip: http://www.rootatlas.com/wordpress/video/645/how-to-perform-a-laser-iridotomy-video/
Also, I didn't mention that following the procedure, I had a fair amount of pain. I took Tylenol (but not ibuprofen or aspirin) before the procedure which was recommended. The pilocarpine is known to give some folks a brow ache. Indeed, it did. My whole eye ached (but I have pretty sensitive eyes, I think -- sometimes they hurt for a few days after getting poked at at the ophthalmologist's office). I needed more Extra Strength Tylenol 3 hours after the procedure and then was concerned when I needed again at just 2 hours. I called the doc on-call and she assured me that since the pain did respond somewhat to Tylenol that it was not pain due to my IOP rising. She advised switching to Advil. I was also concerned because of the haziness of my vision. She said both the pain and the haziness were due to inflammation and to increase the prednisolone drops to get as much on board that night to reduce inflammation.
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Oh -- I am sorry that you are feeling very bothered by this. For me, more information helps. Maybe that makes it worse for you. What are you bothered about the most?
The after effects/complications of the procedure. Other follow up surgeries
I understand. I am anxious about my second iridotomy next week and am hoping for a good result.
I have been suffering for 4 years with same kind of issues. Every doctor keeps telling me I am just imagining it and do not believe me. Then they say it is just age related or just a coincidence that I now have these awful vision issues. My eyes also water constantly now and crust over every morning. I also get styes and chalazions that NEVER happened prior to this disgusting procedure. LPI should be banned!
I am severely depressed now and very angry. I had great vision prior to this procedure. I did not even have high pressure in my eyes. It was actually low pressure. You cannot sue either because once you sign their consent form it releases them from any accountability. They told me repeatedly that this procedure cannot and never has caused anyone vision problems. That was a big LIE! I despise that dr and I wish he suffered like this. I am scared to even drive now. It has destroyed my life because I was a very active person prior to this. Now I am dizzy and do not trust myself because I feel off balance. I had no idea just how much my life was dependent on my great vision. It has made me very bitter.
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Thank you this whole procedure is a nightmare to me! just thinking about it!!!!!!!