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Purpose. Evaluate surgery in chronic hypotony secondary to uveitis. Method. Retrospective analysis of six patients operated for chronic hypotony (≤ 5 mmHg) of at least 1 month’ s duration. Surgery involved removal of all traction and membranes on the ciliary processes. Use of oil was limited to patients with atrophic ciliary processes. Results. The average postoperative follow-up was 24 months (12- 43). The average pressure increase was 7mmHg at 6 months. Four of six uveitis patients had significantly increased vision. Conclusion. Improved vision, and a sustained pressure rise are possible in hypotonous uveitis. The presence of ciliary processes is necessary. However, they do not need to be intact.
Purpose. Evaluate surgery in chronic hypotony secondary to uveitis. Method. Retrospective analysis of six patients operated for chronic hypotony (≤ 5 mmHg) of at least 1 month ’s duration. Surgery involved removal of all traction and membranes on the ciliary processes. Use of oil was limited to patients with atrophic ciliary processes. Results. The average postoperative follow-up was 24 months (12-43). The average pressure increase was 7mmHg at 6 months. Four of six uveitis patients had significantly increased vision. Conclusion. Improved vision, and a sustained pressure rise are possible in hypotonous uveitis. The presence of ciliary processes is necessary. However, they do not need to be intact.