Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 reported at the scientific conference of the Vietnam Glaucoma Club

Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 reports the content “Laser photocoagulation of the ciliary body combined with PRP in the treatment of neovascular glaucoma”

To create an environment for learning and exchanging experiences, the Vietnam Glaucoma Club regularly organizes professional seminars on pathological cases, updates reports and research on diagnostic methods and Glaucoma treatment. In 2024, the annual professional conference returns with the theme “Laser in the treatment of Glaucoma”, attracting the attention and participation of leading ophthalmologists at home and abroad.

Representative of Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2, BS.CKI. Le Thi Phuong Thao presented reports on clinical cases using laser photocoagulation combined with PRP in the treatment of neovascular glaucoma.

BS.CKI. Le Thi Phuong Thao presented a report at the conference

As a form of secondary glaucoma, neovascular glaucoma is caused by stimulation of new blood vessels, usually ischemia. Most eyes with neovascular glaucoma already have other diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, intraocular tumors, etc., which also stimulate neovascular development. Treatment of neovascular glaucoma is extremely difficult because in the advanced stages it is difficult to respond to treatment, so a combination of many different methods is needed.

In the report, Dr. Thao shared about three typical clinical cases of neovascular glaucoma and were prescribed laser treatment combining ciliary photocoagulation and PRP. There is a case of a 62-year-old patient who was diagnosed with neovascular glaucoma in the left eye and was treated to lower eye pressure with medication but the eye pressure did not decrease. After being prescribed treatment with both ciliary laser photocoagulation and retinal PRP, intraocular pressure stabilized after 1.5 months.

Conclusion on treatment methods, Dr.CKI. Le Thi Phuong Thao affirmed that PRP laser and ciliary laser photocoagulation are two effective neovascular glaucoma treatment methods to lower eye pressure and preserve the patient’s eyeball. In particular, PRP laser reduces neovascularization and can be treated in the early stages when the angle is still open. If the stage is late and the angle is closed, it is necessary to combine laser photocoagulation of the ciliary body to control intraocular pressure.

For the conference in particular and the ophthalmology community in general, the report has contributed a practical perspective on the application of laser methods in the treatment of Glaucoma, contributing to affirming the effectiveness and increasing the reliability of the method. this method. For Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2, participating in a report at the conference is an honor, affirming professional maturity and continuous effort to learn to improve professional skills.

Efforts of Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 to raise community awareness about Glaucoma through the “Green Up” campaign

In order to bring the best treatment results to Glaucoma patients, Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience for medical staff through training sessions, the above mentioned conference. In addition, Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 also implemented the campaign “Green Up – Light up Glaucoma awareness” to raise community awareness of this dangerous disease.

After more than 2 months of implementation, the campaign has contributed to increasing understanding and attracting large community participation in meaningful activities such as Minitalk “Awareness is also treatment”, Examination and consultation program. Free Glaucoma treatment “Protect your eyes, light up your life” in Hanoi and An Giang.

Gala dinner summarizing the “Green Up – Lighting up Glaucoma awareness” campaign

In particular, Hanoi Eye Hospital 2 cooperated with Vietnam Glaucoma Club to organize the online running race “Green Up 2024” with the goal of raising Bright Eyes Fund to support ophthalmology patients. Hanoi Eye Hospital 2 and Vietnam Glaucoma Club successfully organized a Gala dinner to summarize the campaign and celebrate the 7th anniversary of operation of both units.

Hanoi Eye Hospital facility 2 has affirmed its position as a leading ophthalmology specialist by constantly improving its expertise and pioneering in responding to World Glaucoma Week. The Hospital’s efforts for a world without Glaucoma have contributed to completing its mission of serving the community and protecting the eyes of Vietnamese people.

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