Ultrasonic circular cyclocoagulation using high-intensity focused ultrasound delivered by a circular miniaturized device containing six piezoceramic transducers seems to be an effective and well-tolerated method to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with refractory glaucoma.

Ultrasonic coagulation of the ciliary body with HIFU delivered via a circular miniaturized transducer seemed to be an effective and well-tolerated method of reducing intraocular pressure in an animal study.

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