American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 6 , Pages 1110-1113 , June 2005

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Complicated by Intraocular Pressure Elevation in Eyes With Heavily Pigmented Trabecular Meshworks

  • Paul J. Harasymowycz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmology Department, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Paul Harasymowycz, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, 5689 Boulevard Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H1T 2H1; fax: (514) 252-3905;
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  • Demosthenes G. Papamatheakis, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmology Department, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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  • Mark Latina, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts
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  • Mark De Leon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts
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  • Mark R. Lesk, MD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmology Department, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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  • Karim F. Damji, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Ottawa, Canada

,Accepted 16 November 2004.

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 Dr. Latina is a patent holder of SLT and has a financial interest with Lumenis.

PII: S0002-9394(04)01401-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.11.038

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 6 , Pages 1110-1113 , June 2005

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