Glaucoma
Conditions
Brief summary
Transcleral cyclophotocoagulation has been used to treat glaucoma secondary to silicone oil
Interventions
Transcleral cyclophotocoagulation is used to treat glaucoma secondary to silicone oil.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
pilot
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
. Patients above 18 years of age. .Silicon filled for more than 2 months. .IOP more than 21 mmHg on triple topical antiglaucoma eye drops.
Exclusion criteria
. History of glaucoma prior to the initial retinal surgery. . Immediate rise of IOP after SOI. . History of previous laser application to the ciliary body. . Any contraindications for silicone oil removal.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| IOP lowering in patients with silicon induced glaucoma | 6 months |
Countries
Egypt