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Abstract #47631 Published in IGR 13-4

Secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to posterior synechiae formation following phacovitrectomy

Makhzoum O; Crosby NJ; Hero M
International Ophthalmology 2011;


Iris posterior synechiae formation after phacovitrectomy is usually regarded as a trivial problem. We report a case of secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to 360(degrees)PS 5 years after a phacovitrectomy for recurrent vitreous haemorrhage secondary to diabetic retinopathy. To our knowledge this is the first such reported case of this potentially sight-threatening complication of phacovitrectomy. We discuss our successful management of our patient, as well as potential risk factors and preventative measures. (copyright) 2011 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

N.J. Crosby. Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, United Kingdom. Email: niall_crosby@hotmail.com


Classification:

9.4.11.2 Glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
9.4.11.5 Glaucomas associated with vitreoretinal surgery (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)



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