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Achieving Controlled Intraocular Pressure and Restoration of Vision Following Proactive Treatment of Total Choroidal Detachment Due to Endocyclophotocoagulation.

Authors :
Al‑Asbali, Tariq
Source :
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. Jul-Sep2016, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p265-267. 3p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Ocular hypotony due to choroidal detachment (CD) following endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) is transient. If hypotony lasts for more than 1 week, it could affect vision. This is a case of refractory glaucoma following cataract surgery that was managed by ECP. We drained subchoroidal fluid as CD did not resolve after 1 week. After 5 months, the intraocular pressure was restored to 16 mmHg with one topical glaucoma medication, uncorrected vision improved to 20/300, and with aphakic soft contact lens, it was 20/50. Ophthalmologists facing such complications need not panic and manage hypotony, and the prognosis of such intervention seems to be promising. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09749233
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116779915
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-9233.186152