Cyclocryotherapy

Authors

Thaddeus Wandel, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Alanna Nattis

DOI

10.1007/978-3-319-45495-5_37

First Page

159

Last Page

160

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Department

Ophthalmology

Abstract

Cyclocryotherapy employs temperatures as low as −112 °F (−80 °C) to destroy the ciliary body, thereby decreasing aqueous production and intraocular pressure. Secondary to the risk of significant intraocular inflammation, loss of vision, and phthisis, cyclocryotherapy may often be used as a last-line treatment option for uncontrolled or refractory glaucoma.

Recommended Citation

Wandel T, Nattis AS. Cyclocryotherapy. In: Rosenberg ED, Nattis A, Nattis RJ, editors. Operative dictations in ophthalmology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing; 2017. pp. 159-60.