Treatment of glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty with transscleral YAG cyclophotocoagulation.
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.
Wheatcroft
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Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berks, UK.
Singh
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Casey
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McAllister
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity