title: Probe orientation in contact Nd:YAG laser cyclophotocoagulation.
abstract: We investigated the effect of the angle orientation of the probe during Nd:YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. We found, based on histologic evaluation of the ciliary processes and surrounding structures, that the angle at which the probe was placed on the eye was critical. A probe angulation as little as 15 degrees off the perpendicular destroyed sites less than optimal for achieving the goal of decreasing aqueous humor production.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Ohio State University, Columbus.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000378:metabolism; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000379:methods*