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Abstract #51942 Published in IGR 14-4
Selective laser trabeculoplasty complicated by cystoid macular edema: report of two cases
Wu ZQ; Sadda SEye Science 2012; 27: 193-197
PURPOSE: Selective laser trabeculoplasty, a relatively novel treatment for open angle glaucoma, is frequently associated with mild post-operative intraocular inflammation. METHODS: We report two uncommon cases of cystoid macular edema within a few weeks of routine selective laser trabeculoplasty. RESULTS: Visual acuities and macular thicknesses of the two cases returned to baseline after medical treatment, but in one case, the cystoid macular edema persisted for months. CONCLUSION: Cystoid macular edema after selective laser trabeculoplasty is fortunately a rare complication, but it might be more common in patients with predisposing factors, and it can be resistant to treatment.
1.Center for Advanced Eye Care, Carson City, NV, USA 2.Department of Glaucoma,State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center,Sun Yat-sen University,Guangzhou 510060, China 3.Doheny Retina Institute, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Full articleClassification:
12.4 Laser trabeculoplasty and other laser treatment of the angle (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
