Decompression retinopathy and corneal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy.
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A patient developed rare decompression retinopathy and severe corneal edema after Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for acute angle closure, highlighting potential complications.
Abstract
Decompression retinopathy has been reported as a rare occurrence, subsequent to Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for the treatment of acute angle closure. Herein a case of a 67-year-old woman is described who developed decompression retinopathy in conjunction with unexpectedly severe corneal stromal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for acute angle closure. The literature regarding these phenomena is reviewed.
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