Ultrasound biomicroscopy in the clinical evaluation of ab externo holmium:YAG laser sclerostomies

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 1998 Feb;29(2):157-61.

Abstract

High-frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) has extensive powers of resolution. This makes it possible to explore and study some areas of the anterior segment with a clarity close to that of histologic preparations. High-frequency UBM was used in the clinical evaluation of 10 glaucomatous eyes subjected to ab externo holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser sclerostomy. The anatomic characteristics of the fistular paths were viewed and compared with echographic images. The authors demonstrated that in the 5 cases where the filtering bleb, fistular path, and internal ostium were present, there was a reduction of intraocular pressure. UBM is a high-definition diagnostic instrument in the follow-up of fistular paths and filtering blebs after Ho:YAG laser sclerostomy, making it possible to reoperate at an early stage before the onset of clinical manifestations.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Conjunctiva / diagnostic imaging
  • Cornea / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Female
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Glaucoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Iris / diagnostic imaging
  • Iris Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Iris Diseases / etiology
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Sclera / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sclera / surgery
  • Scleral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Scleral Diseases / etiology
  • Sclerostomy*
  • Ultrasonography