Effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HiFU) treatment on intraocular pressure and aqueous humour dynamics: 12 -months results.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

High intensity focused ultrasound (HiFU) is a cyclodestructive therapy for controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma. The mechanism of action is thought to be through destruction of the ciliary epithelium as well as increased uveoscleral outflow. We reviewed the change in aqueous humour dynamics parameters including aqueous humour flow rate, tonographic outflow facility (TOF) and uveoscleral outflow at 12 months.

Patients and methods

This is a prospective observational study. Consecutive patients with open angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT) requiring further IOP lowering were enroled in the study between August 2016 and January 2017. Patients were commenced on medication washout period prior to baseline and twelve months' visit.

Results

SUBMITTER: Nagar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8377105 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature