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Abstract #94374 Published in IGR 22-2
Acute angle-closure glaucoma and effusion syndrome after phacoemulsification
Anwar M; Brockmann T; Walckling M; Fuchsluger TAOphthalmologe 2021; 118: 838-841
A 72-year-old female patient developed bilateral secondary iridocorneal angle-closure glaucoma with uveal effusion syndrome after uncomplicated cataract surgery. The postoperative intake of acetazolamide was identified as causative for the development of the effusion syndrome. Taking a sulfonamide-free systemic and local intraocular pressure lowering and anti-inflammatory treatment into account, a rapid improvement of the ocular manifestation was achieved. The case illustrates a rare but clinically severe adverse effect of acetazolamide and outlines efficient treatment options.
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Doberaner Str. 140, 18057, Rostock, Deutschland. mahmoud.anwar@med.uni-rostock.de.
Full articleClassification:
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
12.12.3 Phacoemulsification (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.12 Cataract extraction)