Superior Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Confers Greater Risk of Negative Dysphotopsias than Temporal Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

Patients with superior LPI were more likely to experience negative dysphotopsia onset than those with temporal LPI. Among negative dysphotopsias, positive dysphotopsias, and non-specific symptoms, only negative dysphotopsias were significantly impacted by iridotomy position. Results may influence providers to perform LPI temporally to prevent negative dysphotopsia. Further research into the etiology of dysphotopsia may elucidate further clinical decisions to protect patients from dysphotopsia onset.