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Abstract #10544 Published in IGR 6-2

Malignant glaucoma as a complication of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy

Arya SK; Sonika; Kochhar S; Kumar S; Kang M; Sood S
Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2004; 35: 248-50


A 79-year-old woman with pseudophakia who underwent Nd:YAG posterior capsulotomy for posterior capsular opacification in her right eye had increased intraocular pressure associated with a flat anterior chamber. Full-thickness patent iridotomy performed with an Nd:YAG laser did not reduce the intraocular pressure. B-scan ultrasonography showed aqueous pockets in the vitreous, leading to a diagnosis of malignant glaucoma. Medical and surgical therapy normalized the intraocular pressure and resolved the symptoms of malignant glaucoma.

Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh, India.


Classification:

9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
12.15 Capsulotomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)



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