The clinical effect of transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and paracentesis of anterior chamber in the treatment of traumatic refractory glaucoma following vitrectomy

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and paracentesis of anterior chamber for traumatic refractory glaucoma following vitrectomy.Methods Forty-one cases (41 eyes) with traumatic refractory glaucoma following vitrectomy were received the transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and paracentesis of antenor chamber, the patients were followed three to twelve months. Results The intraocular pressure (IOP) were (43.14±12.37) mmHg before treatment. IOP were (19.76±7.06) mmHg in the last following-up. IOP was significantly decreased by this surgery (P <0.001). The visual acuity in following-up, 5 eyes was unproved, 33 stable and 3 eyes decreased. One eye was atrophiabulbi. Conclusions Transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation and paracentesis of anterior chamber is a safe and effective treatment for traumatic refractory glaucoma following vitrectomy. Key words: Cyclophotocoagulation ; Paracentesis of anterior chamber ; Ocular trauma ; Vitrectomy ; Refractory glaucoma ;