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Abstract #67210 Published in IGR 17-4

A novel use of reticulated hyaluronic acid (Healaflow) for hypotony eyes in patients with uveitis

Stead RE; Juma Z; Turner S; Jones LD; Sung VC
British Journal of Ophthalmology 2016; 100: 727-730


Persistent ocular hypotony is a complex and ongoing challenge faced in ophthalmology. It can result in early ocular phthisis and associated visual decline, pain and deformity. We present the first case series, in which repeated intracameral injections of highly reticulated hyaluronic acid (Healaflow) have successfully prevented the complications of ocular hypotony in the long term. We believe it is a viable management option that can bring about a significant improvement to the quality of life in this subgroup of patients while avoiding frequent intervention.

Birmingham Midlands Eye Centre, City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.

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Classification:

9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)



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