ISSN: 2155-9570
Rolando Toyos
Tanzania
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