GUO Hua - lan, et al. Cyclocryotherapy in the treatment of glaucoma[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2001,(4):419-421. DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.2001.04.019.
Objective To observe the long - term effects of all types of glaucoma treated with cyclocryotherapy. Methods :137 eyes were analyzed in treatment with cyclocryotherapy during 1989 to 1999. Results : The iop was brought under 2. 81 kPa in 78. 95% of the neovascular
75 % of secondary
67. 31 % of primary angle - closure and angle - open glaucoma eyes
with an overall average lop drop of 2. 91 kPa. Pain was controlled in 96. 64% of the eyes. This therapeutic method
the complication and their mechanism were also discussed. Conclusion : Cyclocryotherapy appeared to be an effective procedure for cases of refractory glaucoma.