Clinical Study of Role of Cyclocryotherapy in the Management of Glaucoma
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Aim: This is a retrospective study done to evaluate the efficacy of cyclocryotherapy in the management of cases with very high intraocular pressure. Key words: Absolute glaucoma,neovascular glaucoma,ciliary body,intraocular pressure,cyclocryotherapy. Results: It was observed in our study that intraocular tension, pain,redness of eyes and watering were reduced in 90% of cases Conclusion: Cyclocryotherapy is very effective in cases of glaucoma that do not respond to other medical and surgical procedures. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology during a period of 3years. All the 30 patients were hospitalized. Inclusion Criteria: Patients with very high I.O.P were included. Exclusion Criteria: In Cases with very high I.O.P but with good vision other medical and surgical methods were tried
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. G. Serina Samuel,M. S, Dr. Alla Venkata Pitchi Reddy,M. S, Dr. V Sivaram Prasad
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