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Visualized cyclodialysis – an additional option in glaucoma surgery
Author(s) -
Hansen Solvejg,
Laursen A. Bruun
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1986.tb06890.x
Subject(s) - medicine , trabeculectomy , glaucoma , surgery , glaucoma surgery , ophthalmology , cataract extraction
Visualized cyclodialysis was carried out in 16 consecutive cases of operation‐demanding glaucoma, where trabeculectomy was considered inexpedient. In 9 cases simultaneous cataract extraction was carried out. At follow‐up 2–34 months (median = 15) postoperatively, the IOP had decreased from a median value of 32 mmHg (range 21–44) to a median value of 17 mmHg (range 7–28) in 15 out of 16 eyes. The 16th eye had to be eviscerated because of pain before and after an inefficient cyclodialysis. Five eyes were re‐operated upon. Essential complications were 2 cases of central visual field impairment and 1 case of arterio‐venous occlusion after cyclodialysis revision. We find visualized cyclodialysis a useful procedure for aphakic glaucoma as well as for re‐operations. Frequent post operative examinations are necessary for 1–2 months postoperatively.