advertisement

Topcon

Abstract #53669 Published in IGR 15-2

Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery for necrotizing scleritis with secondary glaucoma

Ranjan A; Rao A
International Ophthalmology 2014; 34: 327-329


To report the challenges in management in a case of scleritis with extensive staphylomas with secondary glaucoma. A 35-year-old one eyed female, a known case of scleromalacia perforans, presented with raised intraocular pressure on maximum medical treatment. She underwent successful Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery with exposure of the implant following a repeat episode of necrotizing scleritis after 3 months. Management of eyes with scleritis and secondary glaucoma can be challenging with unexpected complications and postoperative course.

Glaucoma Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Patia, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India.

Full article

Classification:

9.4.2.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.2 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the cornea, conjunctiva, sclera)
12.8.2 With tube implant or other drainage devices (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



Issue 15-2

Change Issue


advertisement

Oculus