Open AccessThe Influence of Ultrasound Ciliary Plasty on Corneal Parameters
Author(s) -
Bartłomiej Bolek,
Adam Wylęgała,
Edward Wylęgała
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of glaucoma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.11
H-Index - 88
eISSN - 1536-481X
pISSN - 1057-0829
DOI - 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001574
Subject(s) - medicine , ophthalmology , keratometer , sclera , meridian (astronomy) , astigmatism , ultrasound , intraocular pressure , glaucoma , ciliary body , cornea , physics , radiology , astronomy , optics
PRéCIS:: The ultrasound ciliary plasty (UCP) procedure affects corneal parameters, although the effect is transient. Ultrasound energy affects the sclera, leading to induced astigmatism. The area of energy application correlates with the astigmatism axis.