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ArticleJournal of current glaucoma practice

MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy: A Retrospective Study of Dose Efficacy and Safety.

Julia Nguyen, Orlando G González-Martínez, Albert S Khouri

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Julia NguyenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5130-1290
Orlando G González-MartínezDepartment of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1326-2782
Albert S KhouriDepartment of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0806-0898

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of MicroPulse transscleral laser therapy (MPTLT) for cyclophotocoagulation in the treatment of glaucoma with different doses of energy. Materials and methods: A retrospective review was done of 136 eyes in 90 patients treated with MPTLT between 2018 and 2022. Intraocular pressures (IOP) at follow-ups were compared with a paired student Results: A total of 136 eyes of 90 patients underwent MPTLT for mostly open angle (36.0%) and childhood glaucoma (30.1%). Applied energy range was between 37.5 and 195.6 J with a mean [standard deviation (SD)] of 100.7 (34.3) J. Applied energy of 125-200 J reduced IOP the most at 2 years with 90% of eyes within 6-21 mm Hg and 66% of eyes having IOP reduced at least 20% ( Conclusion: IOP reduction and safety outcome of MPTLT varied with applied energy. Doses should be adjusted to target the treatment goals for individual patients. Clinical significance: MPTLT was found to be effective in lowering IOP in glaucoma. Using high levels of energy is associated with higher rates of complications. How to cite this article: Nguyen J, González-Martínez OG, Khouri AS. MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy: A Retrospective Study of Dose Efficacy and Safety. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2024;18(3):121-129.

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CyclophotocoagulationGlaucomaMicroPulseTransscleral laser therapy

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