Objective:

To evaluate the correlation between mid-term aqueous flare levels and intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction after micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC).

Approach:

Key Findings:

• A positive correlation was observed between flare increase and IOP reduction at various postoperative time points (p < 0.05).
• Sustained flare elevation was associated with significant IOP reduction during the mid-term follow-up period.

Interpretation:

The findings suggest that postoperative inflammatory changes, indicated by flare levels, may play a role in sustaining IOP reduction after MP-TSCPC, potentially guiding future treatment strategies.

Limitations:

• Small sample size of 25 patients may limit generalizability.
• Retrospective design may introduce biases affecting data reliability.

Conclusion:

Mid-term flare elevation after MP-TSCPC correlates with IOP reduction, indicating a potential link between inflammation and IOP dynamics.

Source

Based on findings from:

Relationship between mid-term intraocular pressure and aqueous flare measurements in micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation: a retrospective observational analysis

Mitsuya Otsuka, Nobuo Ishida, Gaku Ishida, Teruhiko Hamanaka, Ryota Akai, Yasuhito Nitta, Atsushi Hayashi. Bmc Ophthalmology, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-026-04697-w

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