[Results of scanning electron microscopy following internal laser sclerostomy].
An experimental glaucoma-filtering procedure ab interno, laser sclerostomy, can be performed using the argon and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Compared with surgical techniques the advantages of laser sclerostomy are: minor trauma to the conjunctiva and no risk of infection. In this study 28 rabbit eyes were examined by histological techniques and by scanning electron microscopy 2 days or 4 months following laser sclerostomy. The internal fistular ostium as well as the scleral tunnel showed a relatively smooth margin. Two days after laser sclerostomy, endothelial cell damage was found in only a small area directly surrounding the internal ostium; 4 months later all of this damage was repaired.
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Abteilung Ophthalmologie, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Kiel.
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D000818:Animals; D003315:Cornea / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D004728:Endothelium, Corneal / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D007498:Iris / Q000648:ultrastructure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011817:Rabbits; D012599:Sclerostomy / Q000379:methods*
Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Befunde nach experimenteller Lasersklerostomie ab interno.