Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma as a presentation of isolated microspherophakia in an adult: case report [PDF]
Background Bilateral simultaneous angle closure glaucoma is a rare entity. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to isolated microspherophakia in an adult.
Sushmita Kaushik +25 more
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Reverse pupillary block after implantation of a scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens: a retrospective, open study [PDF]
Background To report the clinical features of patients with reverse pupillary block (RPB) after scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) implantation and biometric changes after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI).
Choun-Ki Joo +2 more
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Since its initial description in 1964, various ophthalmic indications of neodymium: Yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd: YAG) laser have evolved. The common indications include capsulotomy of posterior capsule for opacification following cataract surgery and ...
Geetika Khurana, Om Prakash, Rajesh Jain
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Argon laser peripheral iridoplasty versus systemic intraocular pressure-lowering medications as immediate management for acute phacomorphic angle closure. [PDF]
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) and systemic intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medications in the immediate management of acute phacomorphic angle closure ...
Lai, JSM, Lee, WYJ, Yick, DWF, Yuen, CYF
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Treat the individual and not the angle
Background: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is one of the most common vision-threatening conditions. Even though POAG (primary open angle glaucoma) is more common, PACG (primary angle closure glaucoma) is the dreaded variant.
Saloni M Joshi +4 more
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A review of the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in glaucoma associated with rare diseases of the anterior segment [PDF]
Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique, which allows high-resolution evaluation of the anatomical features of the anterior segment of the eye regardless of optical media transparency.
Abdolrahimzadeh, B +5 more
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Laser Applications on Iris for Treatment of Glaucoma
Laser applications on iris for the treatment of glaucoma include laser iridotomy (LI) and laser peripheral iridoplasty (LPI). LI is a simple and effective modality for treatment of closed-angle glaucoma with pupillary block. LPI is an easy and effective
Ahmet Özkök +3 more
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Consecutive bilateral decompression retinopathy after mitomycin C trabeculectomy: a case report [PDF]
BACKGROUND: After a successful trabeculectomy, a sudden intraocular pressure decrease may alter the intracranial to intraocular pressure ratio and cause decompression retinopathy.
Figueiredo, A. +3 more
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Peripheral iridotomy is a standard treatment for conditions like primary angle-closure glaucoma. However, the associated visual symptoms, such as glare and dysphotopsia, often reduce patient satisfaction.
Harsh Kumar, Surbi Taneja
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Long-Term Results after DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) [PDF]
Ziel der Arbeit: Evaluation der langfristigen Ergebnisse sowie der Komplikationsrate nach Descemet’s Membran Endothelialen Keratoplastik (DMEK) Methoden: Eine cross-sectional, Fall-Serien Studie.
Wardeh, Rima
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