advertisement
Abstract #92342 Published in IGR 22-1
Need of additional iridotomies despite lens extraction in spherophakes
Gupta S; Mahalingam K; Ramesh P; Gupta VBritish Medical Journal (Clinical Research Edition) Case Reports 2021; 14:
Spherophakes are known to have irregular anterior chamber (AC) depths due to their poorly supported zonules. This irregularity leads to an unstable AC, often resulting in angle closure glaucoma from anterior subluxation of globular lenses. A peripheral iridotomy may be helpful to encourage aqueous drainage in initial stages, however, is not often required once lens is extracted. But, we have observed persistent instability of AC in spherophakic eyes despite lens extraction, leading to frequent iridocorneal contact locally over some quadrants. The presumed aetiology in such scenarios could be constant anteroposterior instability of IOL-bag complex due to generalised zonulopathy and hence localised iris bombe in areas with previous iridocorneal contact. Timely identification and performing additional iridotomies during surgery at such sectors even after lens extraction facilitated symmetric deepening of the AC. Hence, we recommend use of additional iridotomies at areas with persistent iridocorneal contact even after lens extraction.
Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, India dr.shikhagupta84@gmail.com.
Full articleClassification:
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)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)
12.2 Laser iridotomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
