Cyclocryotherapy in neovascular glaucoma

Am J Ophthalmol. 1978 Jul;86(1):24-6. doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(78)90008-9.

Abstract

To determine the long-term effects of cyclocryotherapy, we conducted a follow-up with a mean of 24.9 +/- 13.9 months in 50 eyes of 46 patients with neovascular glaucoma. On final examination, intraocular pressure in 16 (32%) of the eyes was greater than 26 mm Hg and in 17 (34%), less than or equal to 25 mm Hg; 17 (34%) developed phthisis bulbi. Enucleation was performed in three of the eyes. Anterior segment necrosis occurred immediately postoperatively in four eyes. Twenty-four of 41 eyes (58.5%) with vision lost light perception during our study. All patients were comfortable except the three who required enucleation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ciliary Body / blood supply
  • Ciliary Body / surgery*
  • Cryosurgery / methods*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / etiology
  • Glaucoma / pathology
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Uveal Diseases / complications
  • Uveal Diseases / surgery*
  • Visual Acuity