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Abstract #15679 Published in IGR 2-3

Role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in managing pseudophakic pupillary block glaucoma

Sathish S; Mackinnon JR; Atta HR
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2000; 26: 1836-1838


The authors describe a case of anterior capsule adherence to the iris that occurred after phacoemulsification with in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. This adherence led to the development of pseudophakic pupillary block glaucoma. There were no synechias at the pupillary margin associated with the capsule-iris adherence. Ultrasound biomicroscopy, used to evaluate the anterior segment in vivo, clarified the mechanism of pseudophakic pupillary block. The pupillary block was relieved by a single laser iridotomy.

Dr. S. Sathish, Department of Ophthalmology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Grampian University Hospitals, Aberdeen, UK


Classification:

6.12 Ultrasonography and ultrasound biomicroscopy (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
9.3.10 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)



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