Micropulse transcleral laser cycloplasty (mTLC) should replace the term “micropulse cyclophotocoagulation (mCPC)”
https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2024-17-3-85-89
Abstract
Purpose: the article presents arguments for changing the traditional operation name “micropulse cyclophotocoagulation”. In accordance with the potential mechanisms involved, a new name is proposed — “micropulse transscleral laser cycloplasty”.
About the Author
I. E. Ioshin
Ophthalmology Center, Clinical Hospital of the Office of Presidential Affairs of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Igor E. Ioshin — Dr. of Med. Sci., professor, head of the centre of ophthalmology.
45, Losinoostrovskaya St., Moscow, 107150
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Ioshin I.E. Micropulse transcleral laser cycloplasty (mTLC) should replace the term “micropulse cyclophotocoagulation (mCPC)”. Russian Ophthalmological Journal. 2024;17(3):85-89. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2024-17-3-85-89
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