研究目的
Evaluating the intermediate-term efficacy and safety of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) in cases of uncontrolled glaucoma.
研究成果
MP-TSCPC is an efficient noninvasive glaucoma treatment that achieves sustained IOP reduction and reduced need for ocular antihypertensive medications for up to 15 months. The optimal laser parameters to achieve the best success rate with the least side effects still need to be determined.
研究不足
Moderate sample size and incomplete data at each follow-up interval. Many patients were followed-up locally for at least some of the postoperative visits.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Patients with moderate to advanced glaucoma and uncontrolled intraocular pressure (IOP) despite maximally tolerable antiglaucoma medications were selected to undergo MP-TSCPC using the MP3 handpiece with the Iridex Cyclo G6 (IRIDEX Laser Systems). Follow-up examinations took place on a regular basis until 15 months postoperatively.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Seventy-five eyes of 69 patients (
3:6% male patients) were included. Mean age was 5 ± 9 years. Primary open-angle glaucoma was the most common diagnosis. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
MP3 handpiece with the Iridex Cyclo G6 (IRIDEX Laser Systems).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
All procedures were performed in the operating room by 1 of 2 glaucoma specialists. Before the session, all patients received a peribulbar or retrobulbar anesthesia with a 1:1 mixture of bupivacaine
5:5% and lidocaine 2%, whereas intravenous sedation and analgesia were administered according to the patient’s need. The MP3 handpiece was used with the Iridex Cyclo G6 (IRIDEX Laser Systems), with a standardized preset power of 2000 mW and a duty cycle of 33% for all patients. The laser probe’s fiber-optic tip was applied with steady pressure in a continuous sliding arc (painting) motion over 360 degrees for 180 seconds on all patients. Data Analysis Methods:
The SPSS program, version 22.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL), was used for data management and analysis. Descriptive statistics were reported as mean ± SD for continuous variables and as a percentage for categorical variables. Preoperative and postoperative data were compared using a dependent t test for equality of means.
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