The intraocular - lowering effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of glaucomatocyclitic crisis

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of patients with glaucomatocyclitic crisis. Methods: This was a retrospective case series study. 10 patients with uncontrolled intraocular pressure using maximally tolerated medical treatment were included in our study. 360o selective laser trabeculoplasty was performed during the intermission of glaucomatocyclitic crisis. Intraocular pressure reduction and best-corrected visual acuity were recorded during the recurrence of this disease. Adverse events were recorded after treatment. Results: The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) significantly decreased from 46.20± 7.16 to 14.50 ± 0.89 mmHg, with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.0001) after a mean recurrence time of 6 ± 13.35 months. The mean best corrected visual acuity( BCVA) significantly improved from 0.79 ± 0.08 to 0.98 ± 0.15, with significantly statistic difference (p = 0.03). No significant local or systemic adverse effects were observed after treatment. Conclusions: SLT was effective and safe in the management of glaucomatocyclitic crisis eyes. Journal of Nature and Science, 1(4):e75, 2015