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Abstract #100267 Published in IGR 23-1

Neovascular glaucoma following Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy: a rare complication in a postvitrectomised patient with diabetes

Gadde SGK; Sridharan A; Reddy NG; Jayadev C
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition) Case Reports 2022; 15:


To describe a case of acute-onset neovascular glaucoma (NVG) after a neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Nd:YAG) capsulotomy in a diabetic vitrectomized eye of a patient with severe systemic and ocular comorbidities. A man in his 50s underwent a Nd:YAG capsulotomy for visually significant posterior capsular opacification with a previous history of vitrectomy with silicone oil in situ for diabetic retinopathy. He had systemic and ocular comorbidities implicating an advanced ischaemic status, both systemically and locally. Five days post Nd:YAG capsulotomy, extensive neovascularisation of the iris and angles was noted. Despite maximum antiglaucoma medication, an evisceration ensued due to intractable NVG. This case report highlights the importance of irreversible complications after a seemingly simple capsulotomy in eyes with advanced ocular conditions and systemic comorbidities necessitating extreme caution.

Vitreoretina Services, Narayana Nethralaya Eye Institute, Bangalore, India.

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