Angle-closure glaucoma associated with vitreous prolapse after neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminumgarnet laser posterior capsulotomy.
Arq Bras Oftalmol
; 87(3): e20220058, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38537037
ABSTRACT
Capsulotomy with neodymium-doped yttriumaluminum-garnet (NdYAG) laser is an effective treatment for posterior capsule opacification following cataract surgery. A wide opening of the posterior capsule associated with the ruptured anterior hyaloid can cause anterior chamber vitreous prolapse. Two patients who developed angle-closure glaucoma associated with vitreous prolapse following NdYAG laser posterior capsulotomy were successfully treated with antiglaucoma medication and peripheral iridotomies. Patient identification for potential risk factors and a careful postoperative follow-up are essential to avoid these serious complications.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Extração de Catarata
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Glaucoma de Ângulo Fechado
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Terapia a Laser
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Lasers de Estado Sólido
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Opacificação da Cápsula
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Cápsula do Cristalino
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arq Bras Oftalmol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil