Oguz, 1999  Title: Thermoablation treatment for trichiasis
in trachoma using the semiconductor diode pumped laser.
Author: Oguz H, Aras C, Ozdamar A
Journal: Eur J Ophthalmol 1999 Apr-Jun;9(2):85-8
PMID: 10435418, UI: 99361771 ABSTRACT
Affiliated institution: Department
of Ophthalmology, Harran University School of Medicine, Sanliurfa,
Turkey. halitoguz@hotmail.com
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PURPOSE: The aim of this prospective study was to verify the
efficacy of laser therapy for trichiasis in trachoma. Trichiasis
is one of the most important complications of trachoma which is
endemic in Sanliurfa, a city in the southeast of Turkey.
METHODS: Twenty-eight eyelids of 22 patients - 15 males and 7
females - with trichiasis related to trachoma involving the upper,
lower, or both lids, were included in the study and treated with
a semiconductor diode-pumped, frequency-doubled, solid-state laser
operating true CW at 532 nm. RESULTS: 19 (67.9%) of the lids were
successfully treated in two sessions or less. Six lids (21.4%)
required a third laser session and three (10.7%) a fourth session.
Mild notching or dimpling occurred in two eyelids (5.6%). Postoperative
swelling was minimal or absent.
CONCLUSIONS: The results show that laser treatment may be successful
for trichiasis caused by trachoma. Laser thermoablation is an
effective and safe method, with many advantages over other modalities.
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