Les effets hypotenseurs de la diathermie du corps ciliaire sans perforation sclérale (cyclodiathermie non perforante)

All operations performed in respect of chronic glaucoma are effective on account of the permanent widening of the uveal vessels produced thereby, especially those in the region of the ciliary body. A change in the ocular fluid exchange results, characterised above all by increased resorption. In addition, there is later a certain degree of atrophy of the ciliary body, which tends towards pressure reduction owing to a decrease in the formation of aqueous. The operation described, cyclo-diathermy, makes this possible without perforation of the sclera and penetration through the eye wall. It is indicated for both secondary and absolute glaucoma. © 1945 S. Karger AG, Basel.