Malignant glaucoma following laser iridotomy
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- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 23 (4), 339-341
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-9071.1995.tb00188.x
Abstract
Background: A 69-year-old man presented with malignant glaucoma 10 days after an iridotomy for acute angle-closure glaucoma. Methods: The case notes are reviewed, describing his presentation and treatment, including the technique of extracapsular cataract extraction with anterior vitrectomy. Results: An excellent visual outcome was achieved with no recurrence of the malignant glaucoma. Conclusions: This case illustrates the recently established link between laser iridotomy and malignant glaucoma. Miotics and other possible causes are excluded, a surgical option is described and the importance of assessing central anterior chamber depth in cases of angle closure is emphasised.Keywords
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