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Abstract #21996 Published in IGR 10-4

Corneal edema following diode laser cyclophotocoagulation in an eye with secondary glaucoma

Kumar H; Gupta S; Agarwal A
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2008; 56: 317-318


A 70-year-old man had undergone a complicated cataract extraction followed by repair of iris prolapse ending up with secondary glaucoma. Refusing routine filtering surgery, patient underwent contact transconjunctival diode laser cyclophotocoagulation. This report highlights the occurrence of corneal edema restricted to the inferior half of cornea following a diode laser cyclophotocoagulation performed in the inferior 180 degrees. The necessity to perform a routine specular microscopy in all such cases is highlighted, especially in eyes with good visual acuity.

Dr. H. Kumar, Glaucoma Services, Center for Sight, B 5/24 Safderjang Enclave, New Delhi, India. harskuma@yahoo.com


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