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Pupillary block glaucoma associated with a secondary piggyback intraocular lens.

Authors :
Kim SK
Lanciano RC Jr
Sulewski ME
Source :
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery [J Cataract Refract Surg] 2007 Oct; Vol. 33 (10), pp. 1813-4.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A 53-year-old woman developed pupillary block glaucoma associated with iris capture of a piggyback intraocular lens (IOL) that was treated with laser peripheral iridotomy. The piggyback IOL was repositioned by dilating the iris pharmacologically and reclining the patient. The IOL maintained its proper position behind the iris with the use of low-concentration pilocarpine eyedrops. Pupillary block glaucoma can occur as a complication of secondary piggyback IOL implantation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0886-3350
Volume :
33
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17889783
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.05.046