Ultrasound cycloplasty: a case series examining the efficacy on a local Malaysian cohort of patients

Introduction: Ultrasound cycloplasty (UCP) is commercially available in Europe. It has been shown to have less side effects than its trans-scleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation counterpart reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) refractory glaucoma patients.
 Case presentation: This retrospective case series followed seven patients treated with UCP for at the Ophthalmology Clinic, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Patients were aged 52–80 years, baseline IOP 14–27 mmHg. All received sequential activation of transducers lasting 8 seconds. Postoperatively, followed-up 1 week, month, and 3 months. No complications or changes best-corrected visual acuity recorded postoperatively. One patient underwent a trabeculectomy months post-procedure, whilst others continued regular medication. At 1-month postoperative, there was reduction 6–10 mmHg six patients. 3-month follow-up, returned preoperative levels. Conservative power duration shots used ensure safety.
 Conclusion: Most studies on safety efficacy conducted Caucasian populations. A longer may be necessary Asian population. Further are required determine