%0 Journal Article
%T Iris neovascularization and neurotrophic keratopathy following ultrasound cycloplasty in refractory glaucoma: case series.
%A Chen Z
%A Wu Y
%A Yu M
%J BMC Ophthalmol
%V 24
%N 1
%D 2024 Apr 23
%M 38654174
%F 2.086
%R 10.1186/s12886-024-03460-3
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Ultrasound cycloplasty is a noninvasive surgery used to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma, with fewer severe complications. This report presents several cases of iris neovascularization and neurotrophic keratopathy following ultrasound cycloplasty.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Six patients diagnosed with refractory glaucoma underwent ultrasound cycloplasty at our clinic. Three cases developed iris neovascularization at postoperative day 3, week 2 and week 4 respectively, with intraocular pressure ranging from 12 to 24 mmHg. The other three cases developed neurotrophic keratopathy at postoperative week 3, week 6 and week 8 which completely healed within 60 days.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Iris neovascularization and neurotrophic keratopathy can be triggered after ultrasound cycloplasty, which are uncommon and self-limited but potentially vision-threatening. Preoperative risk assessment and regular postoperative follow-up are recommended to manage complications effectively.