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Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty in Eyes with Glaucoma

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Published on: January 26, 2018

Conjunctival burn using micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.

V Vermot-Desroches¹, A Barbarroux¹, L Sejournet¹

¹Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 103, grande rue de la Croix-Rousse, 69004 Lyon, France.

Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie

|June 10, 2025

Summary

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A rare conjunctival burn complication occurred during micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. While the patient recovered, potential future surgical challenges from conjunctival fibrosis highlight the need for device awareness and safety precautions.

Keywords:

Brûlure conjonctivale Conjunctival burn Cyclo-affaiblissement Glaucoma Glaucome LDMP MP-TCP Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation

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Ophthalmology
Medical Devices

Background:

Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) is a glaucoma treatment.
Device-related complications require careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare conjunctival burn from a MP-TSCPC device.
To emphasize preventative measures for this complication.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 37-year-old patient.
Description of the event involving device overheating.

Main Results:

A conjunctival burn occurred due to probe overheating.
Favorable initial outcome, but persistent conjunctival fibrosis developed.
Potential for future surgical complications in this young glaucoma patient.

Conclusions:

Awareness of this rare MP-TSCPC complication is crucial.
Implementing appropriate precautions can prevent such injuries.
Conjunctival fibrosis may impact future glaucoma management.