Iridiotomy. For narrow angle glaucoma

I had laser treatment to avoid me getting glaucoma by reducing pressure. The whole procedure only took about 15 minutes and I didn’t feel a thing. I’m not sure if this is the same as iridiotomy.

I have to go got a test for glaucoma next week
No idea what will happen if I have got it
Except maybe more drops
No idea what an iridiotomy is though

The laser makes a small hole in the iris which then allows the liquid in the eye to drain away. It takes about 15 minutes so sounds the same as you had Nankate. I have narrow angle glaucoma and cannot understand why I was not offered this several years ago. Hoping it will help now. I have been using drops for almost 20 years. Timoptol and now Ganfort.

Nankate did they do both eyes in the one appointment?

NanKate

I had laser treatment to avoid me getting glaucoma by reducing pressure. The whole procedure only took about 15 minutes and I didn’t feel a thing. I’m not sure if this is the same as iridiotomy.

Was the laser treatment on NHS or did you have to go private

I had both eyes done at the same time. It cost £170 and in my opinion was well worth it.

I had laser surgery because my 'angles' were closing - I can cope with anything surgery wise apart from eyes but it was fine. Both eyes done at once and straight back to work afterwards.

Thank you Elless. Just what I wanted to hear.
My appt will be at our local NHS Eye hospital where I have been going for many years. Yes I agree surgery to eyes is not a pleasant thought.

And my error.... it is an Iridotomy. I had too many i s.