Choroidal and retinal detachment following argon laser iridotomy.

This case report examines another of the many complications resulting from argon laser iridotomy. The authors believe that choroidal and retinal detachment subsequent to argon laser iridotomy are a product of the exceptionally high cumulative energy used in the procedure and might result from changes induced in the chamber angle. Although the authors could not prospectively find any choroidal or retinal detachment in the patient, they think that it might occur subclinically and must be suspected in a pale iris if the energy used is high and/or if vision is transiently lowered during the postoperative period.