Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Melissa M Toyos

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• Research Article
  Clinical Outcomes of Micropulsed Transcleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Moderate to Severe Glaucoma
  Author(s): Melissa M Toyos and Rolando Toyos Melissa M Toyos and Rolando Toyos
  
  Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new micropulsed transcleral continuous wave diode laser in a clinical setting of patients diagnosed with open angle glaucoma, ranging from mild glaucoma to severe. Methods: Twenty-six eyes of thirteen patients were treated by a single surgeon at a single private practice center. Results were reviewed retrospectively. Each subject was treated with preset MP3 setting according to recommended treatment guidelines. Results: At baseline, patients were on an average of 3.3 topical glaucoma medications with an average IOP of 25.6 mmHg. At POD1 IOP was reduced by 20%, by 34% at POD7, 8% at POD28 and decreased 30% from baseline at the final postop visit 6-12 months after the procedure. Average medication use decreased from 3.3 to 1.8 from baseline.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000620

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