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Abstract #20096 Published in IGR 9-4

Pupillary block glaucoma associated with a secondary piggyback intraocular lens

Kim SK; Lanciano RC Jr; Sulewski ME
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2007; 33: 1813-1814


A 53-year-old woman developed pupillary block glaucoma associated with iris capture of a piggyback intraocular lens (IOL) that was treated with laser peripheral iridotomy. The piggyback IOL was repositioned by dilating the iris pharmacologically and reclining the patient. The IOL maintained its proper position behind the iris with the use of low-concentration pilocarpine eyedrops. Pupillary block glaucoma can occur as a complication of secondary piggyback IOL implantation.

Dr. S.K. Kim, Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA


Classification:

9.4.11.2 Glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
11.2 Cholinergic drugs (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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