• Title of article

    Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after hyperopic LASIK correction

  • Author/Authors

    Osman, Essam A. King Saud University - College of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Alsaleh, Ahmed A. King Saud University - College of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , Al Turki, Turki King Saud University - College of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia , AL Obeidan, Saleh A. King Saud University - College of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia

  • From page
    215
  • To page
    217
  • Abstract
    Acute angle closure glaucoma is unexpected complication following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We are reporting a 49-years-old lady that was presented to the emergency department with acute glaucoma in both eyes soon after LASIK correction. Diagnosis was made on detailed clinical history and examination, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement and gonioscopy. Laser iridotomy in both eyes succeeded in controlling the attack and normalizing the intraocular pressure (IOP) more than 6 months of follow-up. Prophylactic laser iridotomy is essential for narrow angle patients before LASIK surgery if refractive laser surgery is indicated.
  • Keywords
    Acute glaucoma , Hyperopia , LASIK
  • Journal title
    Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Journal title
    Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Record number

    2553147