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Abstract #10817 Published in IGR 6-2
Pars plana vitrectomy and lamina cribrosa puncture in absolute glaucoma
Quiroz Mercado H; Alvarez Celorio D; Martinez Jardon S; Guerrero Naranjo JL; Gil Carrasco F; Solis S; Cekic OOphthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging 2004; 35: 244-6
Two patients with refractory end-stage glaucoma who had no light perception underwent pars plana vitrectomy and lamina cribrosa puncture to relieve pain and decrease intraocular pressure. The patients presented with blind, painful eyes and high intraocular pressure (> 40 mmHg). After the procedure, the pain was relieved and the intraocular pressure was lowered in both cases. The patients remained asymptomatic. Pars plana vitrectomy and lamina cribrosa puncture might be related to the decrease of intraocular pressure, probably by facilitating drainage of aqueous humor through the optic nerve.
Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico, Hospital Dr. Luis Sanchez Bulnes, Mexico City, Mexico.
Classification:
12.16 Vitrectomy (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
