ISSN:
1573-2630
Keywords:
glaucoma
;
Neodymium
;
YAG
;
penetrating keratoplasty
;
transscleral cyclocoagulation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Thirteen patients with refractory glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty were treated with 180 degree transscleral Neodymium: YAG cyclophotocoagulation. Intraocular pressures below 21 mmHg were achieved in nine patients (69%) with a mean follow up of 19.8 months. Multiple treatments were required in six patients and graft decompensation occurred in five. No patient developed hypotony. Transscleral YAG cyclophotocoagulation is a useful alternative to further surgery in some patients with glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00917999
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