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Abstract #20836 Published in IGR 10-1
Angle-closed glaucoma secondary to bilateral spontaneous zonular laxity
Xiao H; Liu X; Huang J; Zhong YEye Science 2007; 23: 243-246
Changeable anterior chamber depth due to spontaneous zonular laxity of the lens is a rare abnormality in clinic. Here is a 25-year-old female with changeable anterior chamber depth due to bilateral spontaneous zonular laxity which also finally led to progressive myopia and angle-closure glaucoma is described. After using local anti-inflammation and dilation of the pupil, and carrying out "Phacoemulsification + anterior vitrectomy" putted intraocular lens (IOL) into the ravine of ciliary body, the woman's intraocular pressure was controlled and visual acuity was corrected to 20/20. LA: Chinese
Dr. H. Xiao, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510060, China
Classification:
9.4.4.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.4 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the lens)
9.3.2 Chronic primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)