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Abstract #5489 Published in IGR 1-2
Ab externo sclerostomy with holmium laser: 24 months follow-up
Di Meo A; Romano A; Lauria A; Cotticelli LAnnals of Ophthalmology - Glaucoma 1999; 31: 180-184
This article reports a study of 35 glaucomatous eyes of 34 patients undergoing ab externo sclerostomy with holmium laser. Complete success was defined as intraocular pressure equal to or lower than 22 mmHg without topical medications. At 24 months follow-up, complete success was reported in 23% of eyes, partial success in 20%, and failure in 57%. We conclude that such treatment achieves best results in cases of simple chronic glaucoma.
Dr. A. Di Meo, Viale Kennedy 44A, Parco Valentino, 81055 S. Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta; Italy
Classification:
12.8.4 Using laser (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
