title: [Laser cyclodestructive procedures in glaucoma treatment].
abstract: The history of development of cyclodestructive procedures is given, their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Different techniques of laser use, relative and absolute contraindications to various laser cyclophotodestructive procedures are considered. Their potential complications and effecting mechanisms are discussed.
authors.forename: O V
authors.initials: OV
authors.lastname: Khomchik
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Bol'shunov
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Il'ina
mesh_terms: D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D011183:Postoperative Complications