Initial experience with gamma knife radiosurgery for advanced glaucoma.

ABSTRACT

OBJECT The authors assessed the affect of gamma knife radiosurgery on patients with glaucoma. METHODS: Fifteen eyes in 14 patients were treated with gamma knife radiosurgery during a 14-month period. Ocular pain was alleviated in all patients and intraocular pressure was decreased. There were no early side effects. CONCLUSIONS: Further studies are needed to elucidate the best treatment parameters, long-term results, and some of the pathophysiological effects.