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Abstract #28015 Published in IGR 13-1
Acute bilateral angle-closure glaucoma and choroidal effusion associated with acetazolamide administration after cataract surgery
Mancino R; Varesi C; Cerulli A; Aiello F; Nucci CJournal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2011; 37: 415-417
We present an interventional case report of a 76-year-old man who developed bilateral angle-closure glaucoma with extensive choroidal detachment following administration of oral acetazolamide immediately after routine cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. Rapid clinical improvement occurred after acetazolamide was stopped and high-dose intravenous steroid therapy was given. Although extremely rare, this adverse effect should be considered in patients who develop acute bilateral angle-closure glaucoma and choroidal effusion after cataract surgery.
C. Nucci. Ophthalmology Unit, Department of Biopathology, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy. nucci@med.uniroma2.it
Classification:
11.5.1 Systemic (Part of: 11 Medical treatment > 11.5 Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors)
9.4.11.1 Ciliary block (malignant) glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)
