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Peripheral iridotomy for pigmentary glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic optic neuropathy characterized by retinal ganglion cell death resulting in damage to the optic nerve head and the retinal nerve fiber layer. Pigment dispersion syndrome is characterized by a structural disturbance in the iris pigment epithelium (the densely pigmented posterior surface of the iris) that leads to dispersion of the ...
Manuele, Michelessi, Kristina, Lindsley
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Anterior Lens Subluxation and Pseudohypopyon
Asteroid hyalosis is a benign condition caused by refractile particles in the posterior segment, typically discovered incidentally during eye examination. Rarely, these particles may migrate to the anterior chamber due to lens subluxation, trauma, or pressure changes and mimic a pseudohypopyon or iris metastasis.
Faiza Sarwar +4 more
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Optimum size of iridotomy in uveitis [PDF]
The failure of neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) peripheral iridotomy (PI) to prevent and relieve primary acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) has been well documented in the literature and has been attributed to an inadequate size of PI ...
Ramaesh, Kanna +6 more
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Bilateral Simultaneous Acute Angle‐Closure Glaucoma Following Over‐the‐Counter Cold Medication
Purpose We report a case of bilateral acute angle‐closure glaucoma occurring concurrently after the intake of dextromethorphan, a commonly used over‐the‐counter medication for flu symptom relief. Case Presentation A 65‐year‐old woman presented with bilateral acute angle‐closure glaucoma following 5 days of treatment with an OTC medication.
Chiara Vivarelli +7 more
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Iridotomy to slow progression of angle-closure glaucoma [PDF]
The objectives are as follows: The primary objective is to assess the role of iridotomy - compared with observation - in the prevention of visual field loss for individuals who have primary angle closure or primary angle-closure glaucoma in at least one ...
Le, JT, Gazzard, G, Rouse, B
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BACKGROUND Laser peripheral iridotomy is a useful method in primary angle-closure eyes to prevent angle-closure attack and development of glaucomatous optic nerve damage.
Grieshaber MC +3 more
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Acute Angle‐Closure Glaucoma Secondary to Vitreous Prolapse Following Ocular Trauma
Secondary acute angle‐closure glaucoma (AACG) caused by vitreous prolapse in a phakic patient is exceedingly rare. We report a case of AACG secondary to vitreous prolapse, occurring 2 weeks after orbital trauma in a 34‐year‐old male healthcare worker.
Cullen Moran +5 more
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We report a case of a 57-year-old female patient diagnosed as a primary angle-closure suspect based on gonioscopy (Shaffer grade I). She underwent peripheral iridotomy with Nd:YAG laser (4 shots near the limbus).
Daniela Charris Lemus +4 more
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Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 3, Page e356-e359, May 2026.
Michael Hafner +6 more
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Background and Aims We present a case of mixed mechanism glaucoma following NewColorIris implant that was successfully treated using an off‐label use of Xen Gel Stent. Methods A retrospective review of the patient′s medical records was conducted following the acquisition of informed consent.
Roshun Sangani +3 more
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