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Abstract #3512 Published in IGR 4-2

Pupillary block after phakic anterior chamber intraocular lens implantation

Ardjomand N; Kolli H; Vidic B; El Shabrawi Y; Faulborn J
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2002; 28: 1080-1081


A 49-year-old patient developed pupillary block glaucoma with an intraocular pressure (IOP) of 29 mmHg after implantation of a phakic intraocular lens (IOL) (NuVita, Bausch & Lomb) in the left eye. the anterior chamber deepened again, and the iop decreased to 16 mmHg after a neodymium: YAG iridotomy. Pupillary block glaucoma may occur after phakic IOL implantation without iridotomy, and the authors advocate that routine iridotomy be performed during phakic IOL surgery.

Dr. N. Ardjomand, Department of Ophthalmology, Karl Franzens University School of Medicine, Graz, Austria. navid.ardjomand@kfunigraz.ac.at


Classification:

8.4 Refractive surgical procedures (Part of: 8 Refractive errors in relation to glaucoma)



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