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Abstract #52987 Published in IGR 15-1

Angle-closure glaucoma secondary to inflammatory capsular block syndrome following routine cataract surgery

Srinivasan S; Hanumanthu S; Varikkara M
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2013; 39: 471-474


A 78-year-old man had uneventful cataract surgery with implantation of a 1-piece plate-haptic intraocular lens in the capsular bag. Seven weeks later, he presented as an emergency with intense fibrinous uveitis and increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Examination revealed an inflammatory capsular block syndrome (CBS) causing fibrinous anterior uveitis and secondary angle-closure glaucoma. The glaucoma resolved and the patient's vision improved following neodymium:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Inflammatory CBS should be considered in pseudophakic patients presenting with fibrinous anterior uveitis, increased IOP, and secondary angle closure.

Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Ayr, Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom. sathish.srinivasan@gmail.com

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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)
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)



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