Cyclocryotherapy in neovascular glaucoma.
To determine the long-term effects of cyclocryotherapy, we conducted a follow-up with a mean of 24.9 +/- 13.9 months in 50 eyes of 46 patients with neovascular glaucoma. On final examination, intraocular pressure in 16 (32%) of the eyes was greater than 26 mm Hg and in 17 (34%), less than or equal to 25 mm Hg; 17 (34%) developed phthisis bulbi. Enucleation was performed in three of the eyes. Anterior segment necrosis occurred immediately postoperatively in four eyes. Twenty-four of 41 eyes (58.5%) with vision lost light perception during our study. All patients were comfortable except the three who required enucleation.
D000368:Aged; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity