Long-term visual outcome of transscleral laser cyclotherapy in eyes with ambulatory vision.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the long-term visual acuity (VA) outcome of eyes with ambulatory vision (20/80 or better) that were treated with transscleral laser cyclotherapy.


METHODS
Observational case series.


METHODS
Twenty-one eyes of 21 patients who had been treated with laser cyclotherapy and who had been followed up at least 1 year.


METHODS
A retrospective chart review was conducted to record the prelaser best-corrected VA and then the last available post laser VA and duration of follow-up. Additional laser or surgical interventions for glaucoma control were also recorded.


METHODS
Changes in VA from pretreatment to last available examination.


RESULTS
The 21 eyes were followed for a mean of 40.7 months (range, 13-88 months); 17 eyes had a final vision within 1 line of the prelaser VA. One eye improved 3 lines, and 3 eyes deteriorated 3 or more lines.


CONCLUSIONS
Most eyes with 20/80 or better VA maintained close to that acuity after laser cyclotherapy after a mean follow-up of 40.7 months. These good visual results offer support for those who believe that the indications for laser cyclotherapy should not be limited to eyes with poor VA or potential.
Wilensky
Jacob T
JT
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.
Kammer
Jeffrey
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012590:Sclera; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology*