Transpupillary Argon Laser Cyclophotocoagulation in a Refractory Traumatic Glaucoma Patient with Aphakia and Aniridia
We present a case of transpupillary argon laser cyclophotocoagulation (TALC) in a patient with traumatic aniridia and aphakia secondary to blunt trauma who had previous bilateral trabeculectomy. Four months after the trauma the patient’s intraocular pressure (IOP) rose to 35 mmHg despite topical a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_10313/Transpupillary-Argon-Laser-Cyclophotocoagulation-In-A-Refractory-Traumatic-Glaucoma-Patient-With-Aphakia-And-Aniridia |
| Summary: | We present a case of transpupillary argon laser cyclophotocoagulation (TALC) in a patient with traumatic aniridia and aphakia secondary
to blunt trauma who had previous bilateral trabeculectomy. Four months after the trauma the patient’s intraocular pressure (IOP) rose to
35 mmHg despite topical antiglaucomatous medication. Inferior 180 degrees cyclophotocoagulation was performed with transpupillary
argon laser in the first session and his IOP fell to values of 12-17 mmHg. Twelve weeks after TALC, his IOP rose to 22 mmHg and we
had to apply TALC to the residual ciliary processes. Seven months later his IOP was 13 mmHg with topical dorzolamide/timolol and
latanoprost administration. TALC may be an effective treatment alternative for lowering IOP in patients with visible ciliary processes
who do not respond to conventional medical or laser treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 1300-0659 2147-2661 |