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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma

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Published on: January 26, 2018

Beta radiation for glaucoma surgery.

James F Kirwan¹, Christina Rennie, Jennifer R Evans

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, PO6 3LY. jfkirwan@mac.com

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

|April 17, 2009

Summary

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Beta radiation reduces the risk of surgical failure in glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy). However, it is associated with an increased risk of cataract formation. Further research comparing beta radiation to anti-metabolites is recommended.

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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma

Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma

Published on: January 26, 2018

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Innovation
Radiation Therapy

Background:

Glaucoma surgery outcomes are influenced by surgical wound healing rates.
Beta radiation is a potential method to modulate healing responses.
Controlling wound healing is critical for successful glaucoma surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of beta radiation in conjunction with trabeculectomy.
To determine if beta radiation improves surgical outcomes in glaucoma patients.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases up to October 2008.
Included trials comparing trabeculectomy with and without beta radiation.

Main Results:

Four trials involving 551 patients were analyzed.
Trabeculectomy with beta irradiation significantly reduced surgical failure rates (RR 0.23).
Beta irradiation increased the risk of cataract development (RR 2.89).

Conclusions:

Trabeculectomy combined with beta irradiation offers a lower risk of surgical failure.
Beta radiation presents a viable option for managing wound healing in glaucoma surgery.
Comparative studies of beta radiation against anti-metabolites are needed.