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Abstract #66243 Published in IGR 17-3

Clinical Management of Malignant Glaucoma

Foreman-Larkin J; Netland PA; Salim S
Journal of Ophthalmology 2015; 2015: 283707


Malignant glaucoma remains one of the most challenging complications of ocular surgery. Although it has been reported to occur spontaneously or after any ophthalmic procedure, it is most commonly encountered after glaucoma surgery in eyes with prior chronic angle closure. The clinical diagnosis is made in the setting of a patent peripheral iridotomy and axial flattening of the anterior chamber. Intraocular pressure is usually elevated, but it may be normal in some cases. Although the exact etiology of this condition is not fully understood, several mechanisms have been proposed and it is thought to result from posterior misdirection of aqueous humor into or behind the vitreous. This review discusses pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, imaging modalities, and current treatment strategies for this rare form of secondary glaucoma.

Leoni Eye Clinic, 203 Rue Louis XIV, Lafayette, LA 70508, USA.

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Classification:

9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (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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