AI Article Synopsis
- A young patient developed glaucoma due to an aphakic pupil block after undergoing Nd:YAG capsulotomy, which led to vitreous prolapse into the anterior chamber.
- Managing her advanced glaucoma was a complex clinical challenge for healthcare providers.
- Although her intraocular pressure and uveitis are currently under control, the long-term prognosis of her complicated eye condition is still unclear.
Article Abstract
Background: We present a case of aphakic pupil block caused by vitreous prolapse into the anterior chamber following Nd:YAG capsulotomy.
Case Presentation: This resulted in advanced glaucoma in a young patient, which presented a significant clinical management challenge.
Conclusions: Ultimately, at the time of writing, her intraocular pressure and uveitis were well controlled, however the long-term outcome remains uncertain, given the uncompromising natural history of her complicated ocular condition.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6157244 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12886-018-0852-9 | DOI Listing |
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