Treatment of glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty with transscleral YAG cyclophotocoagulation

Int Ophthalmol. 1992 Sep;16(4-5):397-400. doi: 10.1007/BF00917999.

Abstract

Thirteen patients with refractory glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty were treated with 180 degree transscleral Neodymium: YAG cyclophotocoagulation. Intraocular pressures below 21 mmHg were achieved in nine patients (69%) with a mean follow up of 19.8 months. Multiple treatments were required in six patients and graft decompensation occurred in five. No patient developed hypotony. Transscleral YAG cyclophotocoagulation is a useful alternative to further surgery in some patients with glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ciliary Body / surgery*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / etiology
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Keratoplasty, Penetrating / adverse effects*
  • Laser Coagulation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity