Endoscopic laser photocoagulation for management of neovascular glaucoma.
10.3349/ymj.2000.41.4.445
- Author:
Sung Chul LEE
1
;
Guang One KIM
;
Dae Hyun KIM
;
Soon Hyun KIM
;
Oh Woong KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology and Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Endoscopy;
laser photocoagulation;
neovascular glaucoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Endoscopy;
Female;
Glaucoma, Neovascular/therapy*;
Glaucoma, Neovascular/physiopathology;
Human;
Intraocular Pressure;
Laser Coagulation*;
Male;
Middle Age
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2000;41(4):445-449
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We used endoscopic laser photocoagulation to treat neovascular glaucoma in eight eyes of seven patients. New vessels of the iris and anterior chamber disappeared or stabilized after photocoagulation in seven eyes (88%), while the vision improved in four eyes (50%). The endoscopy was excellent for observing the peripheral retina and ciliary process tissue. We found the endoscopic laser was suitable for wider photocoagulation of ischemic retina against media opacity.
