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Abstract #25483 Published in IGR 12-1
Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after hyperopic LASIK correction
Osman E A; Alsaleh A A; Al Turki T; AL Obeidan S ASaudi Journal of Ophthalmology 2009; 23: 215-217
Acute angle closure glaucoma is unexpected complication following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We are reporting a 49-years-old lady that was presented to the emergency department with acute glaucoma in both eyes soon after LASIK correction. Diagnosis was made on detailed clinical history and examination, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement and gonioscopy. Laser iridotomy in both eyes succeeded in controlling the attack and normalizing the intraocular pressure (IOP) more than 6 months of follow-up. Prophylactic laser iridotomy is essential for narrow angle patients before LASIK surgery if refractive laser surgery is indicated.
E.A. Osman. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. essam.osman065@gmail.com
Classification:
8.4 Refractive surgical procedures (Part of: 8 Refractive errors in relation to glaucoma)
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)