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Cong Wang^1,2, Xiao-Yan Peng¹, Qi-Sheng You¹

¹Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Ophthalmology and Visual Science Key Lab, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

Acta Ophthalmologica

|June 21, 2017

Summary

Internal direct cyclopexy effectively repairs traumatic cyclodialysis, improving visual acuity and normalizing intraocular pressure. This minimally invasive surgical technique offers a promising solution for complicated cases.

Keywords:

cyclodialysis cyclopexy hypotonic maculopathy ocular trauma ultrasound biomicroscopy

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Trauma Care

Background:

Traumatic cyclodialysis, a condition involving a ciliary body detachment, can lead to significant visual impairment.
Complicated cases often present with multiple ocular injuries, requiring specialized surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the surgical and functional outcomes of internal direct cyclopexy for treating complicated traumatic cyclodialysis.
To assess the efficacy of this novel surgical approach in restoring ocular health and visual function.

Main Methods:

A single-center, interventional case-series study involving 44 eyes with traumatic cyclodialysis.
Internal direct cyclopexy performed using double-armed sutures via pars plana, often combined with cataract surgery and vitrectomy.
Diagnosis and documentation via ultrasound biomicroscopy and gonioscopy.

Main Results:

Complete closure of cyclodialysis was achieved in all 44 patients.
Mean intraocular pressure (IOP) increased from 8.0 to 14.4 mmHg, normalizing within the desired range.
Mean visual acuity (VA) improved significantly from 2.3 logMAR to 1.2 logMAR post-surgery.

Conclusions:

Internal direct cyclopexy is a novel, minimally invasive surgical technique for repairing traumatic cyclodialysis.
The procedure demonstrates excellent outcomes in achieving cyclodialysis closure and improving visual function.