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Abstract #14805 Published in IGR 8-4
Hyphema occurring during selective laser trabeculoplasty
Shihadeh WA; Ritch R; Liebmann JMOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2006; 37: 432-433
The first case of hyphema occurring during selective laser trabeculoplasty in an eye without neovascularization is described. A 77-year-old man with uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma received selective laser trabeculoplasty in both eyes for high intraocular pressure with maximally tolerated medical treatment. Hyphema occurred during selective laser trabeculoplasty in the left eye. This resolved spontaneously without sequelae. Successful intraocular pressure control was achieved. Hyphema and bleeding can happen during selective laser trabeculoplasty. Although this was transient and uneventful in one patient, careful monitoring of intraocular pressure and anterior chamber reaction is advised.
Dr. R. Ritch, Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
Classification:
12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
