PURPOSE. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of repeated micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) in patients with previously operated refractory glaucoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS. We examined 89 aged 74.2±7.3 years moderate (16), advanced (58) terminal (15) stages uncompensated primary openangle glaucoma (POAG) before within 12 months after first MP-TSCPC (SUPRA 810, “Quantel Med...

PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of phacoemulsification and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) as a primary surgical treatment for glaucoma and cataract. METHODS Three hundred and sixty-eight eyes from 243 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma and cataract from the Centro Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Olhos that underwent an uncomplicated surgery from October, 1998 to December,...

Glaucoma after chemical burns represents a posttraumatic glaucoma, usually open-angle glaucoma. It is a frequent complication of chemical burns, especially with alkali and it can appear in the acute stage or as a late complication. Because of the complications and scars, the treatment is very difficult. Topical treatment is based on AC inhibitors, β-blockers, α2-agonists. Trabeculectomy, shunts...

PURPOSE To investigate the effect of diode laser cyclophotocoagulation for glaucoma on central visual function in patients with good visual acuity (VA). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with preoperative VA 20/60 or better who had undergone cyclodiode treatment according to a standard protocol were evaluated retrospectively. The primary outcome variable was a recorded loss of two or more Snellen...