Micropulse transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation as a treatment modality for glaucoma patients

Abstract

Aim To evaluate how micropulse transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) is a safe and effective procedure, in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in different glaucoma patients among the Egyptian population.Study design Prospective, noncomparative interventional study.Patients and methods This study assessed the effect of MP-TSCPC laser on patients with different types of glaucoma. Forty eyes of 40 patients were included in our study. Patients were recruited from Benha University Hospital and Egyptian Eye Academy, and the procedure was done during the period between January 2020 and July 2021.Results The mean±SD baseline IOP was 27.72±8.6 mmHg, which showed significant reduction at postsurgical month 6, becoming 16.28±6.38 mmHg (P=0.001). The mean number of IOP-lowering agents was 2.35±1.03 preoperatively, which dropped significantly to 1.50±1.24 at 6 months. Postoperative logMAR best-corrected visual acuity was not significantly reduced from baseline. There was no development of significant postoperative complications.Conclusion MP-TSCPC is an efficient, safe, and simple technique with promising results in lowering IOP and can be used in patients with different types of glaucoma.