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
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