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Pigment dispersion syndrome and pigmentary glaucoma

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Summary of Evidence

Laser peripheral iridotomy

There is insufficient high quality evidence on the effectiveness of peripheral iridotomy for pigmentary glaucoma or pigment dispersion syndrome. {Michelessi M, Lindsley K. Peripheral iridotomy for pigmentary glaucoma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Feb 12;2(2):CD005655.}

Evidence

1. General Principles

1.1 Lower intraocular pressure

Refer to Chapter 3.1 Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

2. Pilocarpine


Theoretically reduces iridozonular friction via pupil constriction.


3. Peripheral Iridotomy

Review

2016 Michelessi and Lindsley (Cochrane)

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Review

There is insufficient high quality evidence on the effectiveness of peripheral iridotomy for pigmentary glaucoma or pigment dispersion syndrome. {Michelessi M, Lindsley K. Peripheral iridotomy for pigmentary glaucoma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Feb 12;2(2):CD005655.}

Michelessi and Lindsley (Cochrane)
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