Clinical case of the secondary glaucoma treatment in a dog by transscleral cyclophotocoagulation

Abstract

Glaucoma is a common disease in animals, often leading to blindness. Nowadays, there are several treatments for glaucoma. One of promising technique is transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. This article presents a clinical case of treating a dog with bilateral secondary glaucoma complicated by optic atrophy and blindness of the right eye. Thanks to the combination of drug therapy and surgical treatment, a steady decrease in intraocular pressure was achieved.