Short Term Results of Transscleral Diode Laser Cyclophotocoagulation for Childhood Glaucoma: A Case Series: Paediatric Ophthamology & Strabismus

AA AbdulRahman; MM  Abdull

Authors

AA AbdulRahman Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, National Eye Centre, Kaduna. Nigeria
MM Abdull Department of Ophthalmology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: The diagnosis and treatment of paediatric glaucoma has remained challenging despite developments in research and
technology.1,2 Due to young age; management is life-long and long-term outcomes may be uncertain. Management of paediatric glaucomas usually involves various surgical procedures.3,4 Cyclodestructive procedures entail ablation of the secretory epithelium of the ciliary body leading to reduced aqueous humour secretion and ultimately reduction of intraocular pressure. The aim of this study was to assess the short-term results of trans-scleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation (TDLC) in Nigerian children with advanced primary glaucoma.

Methods: Hospital records of children with advanced primary glaucoma who had TDLC between November 2016 and February 2017 were reviewed.

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