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[Cyclophotocoagulation with the Nd:YAG-laser].
Y Robert1, A C Martenet, D Milano
1Univ.-Augenklinik Zürich.
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|May 1, 1990
Summary
For advanced glaucoma, noninvasive cyclophotocoagulation offers a last resort when other treatments fail. This study presents long-term outcomes of this ciliary body destruction procedure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Research
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Hopeless glaucoma cases present challenges with fluctuating intraocular pressure and risk of phthisis.
- Conventional surgical interventions and medications are often ineffective due to underlying pathologies like neovascularization, inflammation, dysgenesis, or aphakia.
- Destruction of the ciliary body is considered a final treatment option for refractory glaucoma.
Purpose:
- To report on the long-term follow-up of cases undergoing noninvasive cyclophotocoagulation.
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of cyclophotocoagulation as a last-ditch measure in advanced glaucoma.
Summary:
- Noninvasive cyclophotocoagulation, a method for ciliary body destruction, has been utilized since 1987 at the Zurich eye department.
- The study focuses on patients with end-stage glaucoma where standard treatments have failed.
- This paper details the initial cases and their long-term results following the procedure.
Impact:
- Provides valuable long-term data on a critical intervention for intractable glaucoma.
- Informs clinical decision-making for managing complex and treatment-resistant glaucoma cases.
- Contributes to the understanding of cyclophotocoagulation's role in preserving vision in severe glaucoma.