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Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) reduces aqueous humor production by targeting the ciliary body and restores the aqueous humor\u2019s circulation balance. The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MP-TSCPC in pediatric secondary glaucoma. Methods: This retrospective study included 59 children who underwent MP-TSCPC procedures. The mean age was 7.2 years (range 4 months\u201317 years). Data on IOP, prior glaucoma treatments, medication use, and adverse events were analyzed. The mean follow-up was 10.4 months. Results: The mean preoperative IOP was 34.0 mmHg, which significantly decreased to 25.8 mmHg after MP-TSCPC, representing a mean reduction of 20.8% (p &lt; 0.0001). Satisfactory IOP lowering was achieved in 69.6% of procedures. Eyes without prior glaucoma surgery showed a numerically greater IOP reduction (22%) compared to previously treated eyes (19%), though the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.628). Among repeated MP-TSCPC treatments, 57.1% were successful, with a mean IOP reduction of 7.3%. The mean number of glaucoma medications decreased significantly from 2.42 to 2.02 (p = 0.0002). A sustained reduction in medication use was observed in 33.3% of cases. Conclusions: MP-TSCPC effectively lowers IOP in pediatric secondary glaucoma and has a favorable safety profile. 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