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Vitrectomy combined with cyclophotocoagulation for traumatic glaucoma

Changtao Zhao, Zhongqing Li, Liao Zhang, Zhang Xin-jing

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Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of vitrectomy combined with cyclophotocoagulation for traumatic glaucoma.Methods 23 eyes of 23 cases with secondary glaucoma caused by complicated ocular injury underwent vitrectomy combined with cyclophotocoagulation.The intraocular pressure and visual acuity before and after operation were observed.Results The intraocular pressure was controlled in 16 cases after operation.The visual acuities were improved at different degrees in all cases.Conclusion Vitrectomy combined with cyclophotocoagulation is an effective method in the treatment of traumatic glaucoma. Key words: Glaucoma, traumatic ; Vitrectomy ; Cyclophotocoagulation

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Key concepts: Vitrectomy, Medicine, Intraocular pressure, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology, Visual acuity