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cyclophotocoagulation

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cy·clo·pho·to·co·ag·u·la·tion (skl-ft-k-gy-lshn)
n.
Photocoagulation by directing a laser through the pupil to destroy individual ciliary processes, used in treating glaucoma.

cyclophotocoagulation
laser treatment to destroy the ciliary body processes. See also cyclodestruction.


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Best noted that the 810 nm red diode laser will find application for such indications for glaucoma as transcleral cyclophotocoagulation, transcleral endo-cyclophotocoagulation, ablation of the ciliary process for the reduction of the intra-ocular pressure, and retinal photocoagulation used for diabetic patients.
 
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