Neodymium-YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. The role of pigmentation

Journal Article · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · Investigative Ophthalmology amp Visual Science; (USA)

OSTI ID:5667990

Cantor, L B; Nichols, D A; Katz, L J; Moster, M R; Poryzees, E; Shields, J A; Spaeth, G L ^[1]

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1. Indiana Univ. Department of Ophthalmology, Indianapolis (USA)

Using a rabbit model we investigated the role of pigmentation of the ciliary body in obtaining ciliodestruction by neodymium-YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. There was marked destruction of the ciliary body in pigmented rabbit eyes, but no histologic effect was observed in albino rabbit eyes. These findings suggest that pigmentation of the ciliary body is important for obtaining the desired response from neodymium-YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in rabbit eyes by our technique. Further study is necessary to define the role of pigmentation in human eyes in this treatment modality.

• OSTI ID: 5667990
• Journal Information: Investigative Ophthalmology amp Visual Science; (USA), Journal Name: Investigative Ophthalmology amp Visual Science; (USA) Vol. 30:8; ISSN 0146-0404; ISSN IOVSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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