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. 1995 Jun;79(6):569–574. doi: 10.1136/bjo.79.6.569

Clinical comparison of semiconductor diode versus neodymium: YAG non-contact cyclo photocoagulation.

M W Ulbig 1, D A McHugh 1, A I McNaught 1, A M Hamilton 1
PMCID: PMC505168  PMID: 7626573

Abstract

AIMS--The advent of diode lasers has allowed their use in transscleral cyclo photocoagulation for refractory glaucoma. A trial was performed to compare the ocular hypotensive and inflammatory effects of cyclo photocoagulation using a continuous wave diode (810 nm) and a free running neodymium:yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser (1064 nm). METHODS--Forty patients with refractory glaucoma were randomised to receive either diode or Nd:YAG therapy. The intraocular pressure (IOP) and inflammatory response to treatment were monitored over 3 months. RESULTS--There was no significant laser related difference in the effect on IOP after one treatment. There was, however, a difference in effect in retreatments with the IOP lowering effect significantly less, but equally sustained in diode retreatment patients. Severe postoperative complications such as hyphaema or fibrinous anterior uveitis only occurred in the Nd:YAG group. CONCLUSION--The degree and duration of the ocular hypotensive response to cyclo photocoagulation appears to be related to the available power output of the system used, and the extent of tissue damage.

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