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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma
Published on: January 26, 2018
The surgical management of chronic hypotony due to uveitis
M D de Smet1, F Gunning, R Feenstra
1Department of Ophthalmology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1105 AZ, The Netherlands. m.d.desmet@amc.uva.nl
Purpose:
Evaluate surgery in chronic hypotony secondary to uveitis.
Method:
Retrospective analysis of six patients operated for chronic hypotony (< or =5 mmHg) of at least 1 month's duration. Surgery involved removal of all traction and membranes on the ciliary processes. Use of oil was limited to patients with atrophic ciliary processes.
Results:
The average postoperative follow-up was 24 months (12-43). The average pressure increase was 7 mmHg at 6 months. Four of six uveitis patients had significantly increased vision.
Conclusion:
Improved vision, and a sustained pressure rise are possible in hypotonous uveitis. The presence of ciliary processes is necessary. However, they do not need to be intact.
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